Anti-Infective Agents and Uses Thereof

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

This patent application is a continuation application of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 13/438,609 filed Apr. 3, 2012, issued as U.S. Pat.No. 8,685,991 on Apr. 1, 2014, which is a continuation application ofU.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/725,689 (filed Mar. 17, 2010),issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,415,351 on Apr. 9, 2013, which a continuationapplication of International Patent Application No. PCT/US2008/076576(filed Sep. 17, 2008), which, in turn, claims priority to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 60/972,877 (filed Sep. 17, 2007) andU.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/096,791 (filed Sep. 13,2008). The entire contents of these applications is incorporated byreference into this application.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that,inter alia, are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) inhibitors; (b)intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts;(c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods forpreparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e)methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kitscomprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne, infectious, viral disease that is causedby a hepatotropic virus called HCV. At least six different HCV genotypes(with several subtypes within each genotype) are known to date. In NorthAmerica, HCV genotype 1a predominates, followed by HCV genotypes 1b, 2a,2b, and 3a. In the United States, HCV genotypes 1, 2, and 3 are the mostcommon, with about 80% of the hepatitis C patients having HCVgenotype 1. In Europe, HCV genotype 1b is predominant, followed by HCVgenotypes 2a, 2b, 2c, and 3a. HCV genotypes 4 and 5 are found almostexclusively in Africa. As discussed below, the patient's HCV genotype isclinically important in determining the patient's potential response totherapy and the required duration of such therapy.

An HCV infection can cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) that is oftenasymptomatic, but ensuing chronic hepatitis can result in cirrhosis ofthe liver (fibrotic scarring of the liver), liver cancer, and/or liverfailure. The World Health Organization estimates that about 170 millionpersons worldwide are chronically infected with HCV, and from aboutthree to about four million persons are newly infected globally eachyear. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aboutfour million people in the United States are infected with HCV.Co-infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is common, andrates of HCV infection among HIV positive populations are higher.

There is a small chance of clearing the virus spontaneously, but themajority of patients with chronic hepatitis C will not clear it withouttreatment. Indications for treatment typically include proven HCVinfection and persistent abnormal liver function tests. There are twotreatment regimens that are primarily used to treat hepatitis C:monotherapy (using an interferon agent—either a “conventional” orlonger-acting pegylated interferon) and combination therapy (using aninterferon agent and ribavirin). Interferon, which is injected into thebloodstream, works by bolstering the immune response to HCV; andribavirin, which is taken orally, is believed to work by preventing HCVreplication. Taken alone, ribavirin does not effectively suppress HCVlevels, but an interferon/ribavirin combination is more effective thaninterferon alone. Typically, hepatitis C is treated with a combinationof pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin for a period of 24 or 48weeks, depending on the HCV genotype.

The goal of treatment is sustained viral response—meaning that HCV isnot measurable in the blood after therapy is completed. Followingtreatment with a combination of pegylated interferon alpha andribavirin, sustained cure rates (sustained viral response) of about 75%or better occur in people with HCV genotypes 2 and 3 in 24 weeks oftreatment, about 50% in those with HCV genotype 1 with 48 weeks oftreatment, and about 65% in those with HCV genotype 4 in 48 weeks oftreatment.

Treatment may be physically demanding, particularly for those with priorhistory of drug or alcohol abuse, because both interferon and ribavirinhave numerous side effects. Common interferon-associated side effectsinclude flu-like symptoms, extreme fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite,thyroid problems, high blood sugar, hair loss, and skin reactions at theinjection site. Possible serious interferon-associated side effectsinclude psychoses (e.g., suicidal behavior), heart problems (e.g., heartattack, low blood pressure), other internal organ damage, blood problems(e.g., blood counts falling dangerously low), and new or worseningautoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). Ribavirin-associatedside effects include anemia, fatigue, irritability, skin rash, nasalstuffiness, sinusitis, and cough. Ribavirin can also cause birthdefects, so pregnancy in female patients and female partners of malepatients must be avoided during treatment and for six months afterward.

Some patients do not complete treatment because of the serious sideeffects discussed above; other patients (non-responders) continue tohave measurable HCV levels despite treatment; and yet other patients(relapsers) “clear” the virus during therapy, but the virus returnssometime after completion of the treatment regimen. Thus, therecontinues to be a need for alternative compounds, compositions, andmethods of treatment (used either in combination with or in lieu of aninterferon agent and/or ribavirin) to alleviate the symptoms ofhepatitis C, thereby providing partial or complete relief. Thisinvention provides compounds (including salts thereof), compositions,and methods of treatment that generally address such a need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is directed to compounds that correspond in structure toformula I:

In formula I:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, andnitrogen-protecting group;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxy,methyl, cyclopropyl, and cyclobutyl;

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, oxo, andmethyl;

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, amino,aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, carbocyclyl, andheterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyl optionally are        substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and            alkylsulfonyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl, and    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, and alkylsulfonyl, optionally are substituted with        one or more substituents independently selected from the group        consisting of halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino,        alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl,        wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,            alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,            carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl, and    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted        with up to three substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halo, oxo, nitro,        cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl,        carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,            alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,            carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy,carbocyclylsulfonyloxy, haloalkylsulfonyloxy, and halo;

L is selected from the group consisting of bond, C(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), C≡C,C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene, C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂,cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), N(R^(M))C(H)₂, C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O);

R^(A), R^(B), R^(L), and R^(M) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₅-cycloalkyl,and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl;

R^(C) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl;

R^(D) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring heterocyclyl, and fused 2-ringcarbocyclyl, wherein each such substituent optionally is substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K);

each R^(E) is independently selected from the group consisting of halo,nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, cyano, amino, imino, azido, and aldehydro,wherein:

-   -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two substitucnts        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        alkenyl, and alkynyl;

each R^(E) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,alkenyl, and alkynyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, azido, oxo,        aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,        alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl,        wherein:        -   the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, carbocyclyl,            and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl,            alkenylsulfonyl, alkynylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylamino,            hydroxy, and alkyloxy,    -   wherein:        -   amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is            substituted with a substituent selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl;

each R^(G) is independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclyl and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro,        azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl,        alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy,        alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and            alkynylsulfonyl;

each R^(H) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy, alkenylsulfonyloxy,and alkynylsulfonyloxy, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and            alkynylsulfonyl;

each R^(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl,alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclylcarbonyl, and heterocyclylcarbonyl,wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, and alkynylcarbonyl        optionally are substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxyalkyl, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino, wherein:        -   the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted            with one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of halo, alkyl, and oxo;

each R^(J) is independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino,alkenylcarbonylamino, alkynylcarbonylamino, alkyloxycarbonylamino,alkenyloxycarbonylamino, alkynyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino,alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, aminocarbonylamino,alkyloxycarbonylaminoimino, alkylsulfonylaminoimino,alkenylsulfonylaminoimino, and alkynylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,        alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or more substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,            halo, nitro, cyano, azido, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,            and alkynyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy;    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such        substituents optionally are substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, azido, and amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; and

each R^(K) is independently selected from the group consisting ofaminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl,wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl        optionally are substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl; and    -   (b) the aminosulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl.

This invention also is directed to the salts (including pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts) of the compounds of the invention.

This invention also is directed to compositions (includingpharmaceutical compositions) that comprise one or more compounds and/orsalts of the invention, and, optionally, one or more additionaltherapeutic agents.

This invention also is directed to kits that comprise one or morecompounds and/or salts of the invention, and, optionally, one or moreadditional therapeutic agents.

This invention also is directed to methods of use of the compounds,salts, compositions, and/or kits of the invention to, for example,inhibit replication of an RNA virus (including HCV), treat a diseasetreatable by inhibiting HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymerase (includinghepatitis C).

This invention also is directed to a use of one or more compounds and/orsalts of the invention to prepare a medicament. The medicamentoptionally can comprise one or more additional therapeutic agents. Insome embodiments, the medicament is useful for treating hepatitis C.

Further benefits of Applicants' invention will be apparent to oneskilled in the art from reading this patent application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the ethanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 2 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the ethanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 3 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the acetonitrile solvateof compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 4 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the ethyl acetate solvateof compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 5 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the 2-propanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 6 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the methanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 7 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the 1-propanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 8 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the solvent freecrystalline compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 9 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the hydrate of compoundIB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 10 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern A monosodiumsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 11 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern A monosodiumsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 12 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern B monosodiumsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 13 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern B monosodiumsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 14 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern C monosodiumsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 15 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the disodium salt ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 16 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the disodium salt ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 17 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the monopotassium salt ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 18 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the monopotassium salt ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 19 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern A monocholinesalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 20 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern A monocholinesalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 21 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern B monocholincsalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 22 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern B monocholinesalt of compound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 23 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the dicholine salt ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

FIG. 24 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the disodium saltnonahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 25 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the disodium salttetrahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 26 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the disodium salttetrahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 27 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the dipotassium salttetrahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 28 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the monopotassium salttrihydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 29 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the monopotassium saltdihydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 30 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the monopotassium saltdihydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 31 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the 1/7 potassium salt ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 32 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the monodiethylamine salttetrahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 33 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the monodiethylamine salttetrahydrate of compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 34 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern A polymorphof compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 35 shows an illustrative DSC profile of the pattern A polymorph ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 36 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern B polymorphof compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 37 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern C polymorphof compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 38 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern D polymorphof compound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 39 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern A hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 40 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern A hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 41 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern B hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 42 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern B hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 43 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern C hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 44 shows an illustrative TGA profile of the pattern C hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 45 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern D hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

FIG. 46 shows an illustrative PXRD pattern for the pattern E hydrate ofcompound IB-L1-1.1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This detailed description is intended only to acquaint others skilled inthe art with Applicants' invention, its principles, and its practicalapplication so that others skilled in the art may adapt and apply theinvention in its numerous forms, as they may be best suited to therequirements of a particular use. This description and its specificexamples are intended for purposes of illustration only. This invention,therefore, is not limited to the embodiments described in this patentapplication, and may be variously modified.

A. Definitions

The term “alkyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means astraight- or branched-chain saturated hydrocarbyl substituent typicallycontaining from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, more typically from 1 toabout 8 carbon atoms, and even more typically from 1 to about 6 carbonatoms. Examples of such substituents include methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, pentyl, iso-amyl,and hexyl. As in this definition, throughout this detailed descriptionApplicants have provided illustrative examples. The provision of suchillustrative examples should not be interpreted as if the providedillustrative examples are the only options available to one skilled inthe art.

The term “alkenyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) meansa straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbyl substituent containing one ormore double bonds and typically from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, moretypically from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms, and even more typicallyfrom about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms. Examples of such substituentsinclude ethenyl (vinyl), 2-propenyl, 3-propenyl, 1,4-pentadienyl,1,4-butadienyl, 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, and 3-butenyl.

The term “alkynyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) meansa straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbyl substituent containing one ormore triple bonds and typically from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, moretypically from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms, and even more typicallyfrom about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms. Examples of such substituentsinclude ethynyl, 2-propynyl, 3-propynyl, 2-butynyl, and 3-butynyl.

The term “carbocyclyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means a saturated cyclic (i.e., “cycloalkyl”), partially saturatedcyclic (i.e., “cycloalkenyl”), or completely unsaturated (i.e., “aryl”)hydrocarbyl substituent containing from 3 to 14 carbon ring atoms (“ringatoms” are the atoms bound together to form the ring or rings of acyclic substituent). A carbocyclyl may be a single ring, which typicallycontains from 3 to 6 ring atoms. Examples of such single-ringcarbocyclyls include cyclopropyl (cyclopropanyl), cyclobutyl(cyclobutanyl), cyclopentyl (cyclopentanyl), cyclopentenyl,cyclopentadienyl, cyclohexyl (cyclohexanyl), cyclohexenyl,cyclohexadienyl, and phenyl. A carbocyclyl alternatively may be 2 or 3rings fused together, such as naphthalenyl, tetrahydronaphthalenyl(tetralinyl), indenyl, indanyl (dihydroindenyl), anthracenyl,phenanthrenyl, and decalinyl.

The term “cycloalkyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means a saturated cyclic hydrocarbyl substituent containing from 3 to 14carbon ring atoms. A cycloalkyl may be a single carbon ring, whichtypically contains from 3 to 6 carbon ring atoms. Examples ofsingle-ring cycloalkyls include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,and cyclohexyl. A cycloalkyl alternatively may be 2 or 3 carbon ringsfused together, such as, decalinyl.

The term “aryl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means anaromatic carbocyclyl containing from 6 to 14 carbon ring atoms. Examplesof aryls include phenyl, naphthalenyl, and indenyl.

In some instances, the number of carbon atoms in a hydrocarbylsubstituent (e.g., alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or cycloalkyl) is indicatedby the prefix “C_(x)-C_(y)-”, wherein x is the minimum and y is themaximum number of carbon atoms in the substituent. Thus, for example,“C₁-C₆-alkyl” refers to an alkyl substituent containing from 1 to 6carbon atoms. Illustrating further, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl means a saturatedhydrocarbyl ring containing from 3 to 6 carbon ring atoms.

The term “hydrogen” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) meansa hydrogen radical, and may be depicted as —H.

The term “hydroxy” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—OH.

The term “nitro” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—NO₂.

The term “cyano” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—CN, which also may be depicted as —C≡N.

The term “keto” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means anoxo radical, and may be depicted as ═O.

The term “carboxy” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—C(O)—OH.

The term “amino” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—NH₂.

The term “imino” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means═NH.

The term “aminoimino” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means ═NNH₂.

The term “halogen” or “halo” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means a fluorine radical (which may be depicted as —F),chlorine radical (which may be depicted as —Cl), bromine radical (whichmay be depicted as —Br), or iodine radical (which may be depicted as—I).

A substituent is “substitutable” if it comprises at least one carbon ornitrogen atom that is bonded to one or more hydrogen atoms. Thus, forexample, hydrogen, halogen, and cyano do not fall within thisdefinition. In addition, a sulfur atom in a heterocyclyl containing suchatom is substitutable with one or two oxo substituents.

If a substituent is described as being “substituted”, a non-hydrogenradical is in the place of hydrogen radical on a carbon or nitrogen ofthe substituent. Thus, for example, a substituted alkyl substituent isan alkyl substituent in which at least one non-hydrogen radical is inthe place of a hydrogen radical on the alkyl substituent. To illustrate,monofluoroalkyl is alkyl substituted with a fluoro radical, anddifluoroalkyl is alkyl substituted with two fluoro radicals. It shouldbe recognized that if there are more than one substitution on asubstituent, each non-hydrogen radical may be identical or different(unless otherwise stated).

If a substituent is described as being “optionally substituted”, thesubstituent may be either (1) not substituted or (2) substituted. If asubstituent is described as being optionally substituted with up to aparticular number of non-hydrogen radicals, that substituent may beeither (1) not substituted; or (2) substituted by up to that particularnumber of non-hydrogen radicals or by up to the maximum number ofsubstitutable positions on the substituent, whichever is less. Thus, forexample, if a substituent is described as a heteroaryl optionallysubstituted with up to 3 non-hydrogen radicals, then any heteroaryl withless than 3 substitutable positions would be optionally substituted byup to only as many non-hydrogen radicals as the heteroaryl hassubstitutable positions. To illustrate, tetrazolyl (which has only onesubstitutable position) would be optionally substituted with up to onenon-hydrogen radical. To illustrate further, if an amino nitrogen isdescribed as being optionally substituted with up to 2 non-hydrogenradicals, then a primary amino nitrogen will be optionally substitutedwith up to 2 non-hydrogen radicals, whereas a secondary amino nitrogenwill be optionally substituted with up to only 1 non-hydrogen radical.

This patent application uses the terms “substituent” and “radical”interchangeably.

The prefix “halo” indicates that the substituent to which the prefix isattached is substituted with one or more independently selected halogenradicals. For example, haloalkyl means an alkyl substituent in which atleast one hydrogen radical is replaced with a halogen radical. Examplesof haloalkyls include chloromethyl, 1-bromoethyl, fluoromethyl,difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, and 1,1,1-trifluoroethyl. It should berecognized that if a substituent is substituted by more than one halogenradical, those halogen radicals may be identical or different (unlessotherwise stated).

The prefix “perhalo” indicates that every hydrogen radical on thesubstituent to which the prefix is attached is replaced withindependently selected halogen radicals, i.e., each hydrogen radical onthe substituent is replaced with a halogen radical. If all the halogenradicals are identical, the prefix typically will identify the halogenradical. Thus, for example, the term “perfluoro” means that everyhydrogen radical on the substituent to which the prefix is attached issubstituted with a fluorine radical. To illustrate, the term“perfluoroalkyl” means an alkyl substituent wherein a fluorine radicalis in the place of each hydrogen radical.

The term “carbonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—C(O)—.

The term “aminocarbonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means —C(O)—NH₂.

The term “oxy” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means anether substituent, and may be depicted as —O—.

The term “alkoxy” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) meansan alkylether substituent, i.e., —O-alkyl. Examples of such asubstituent include methoxy (—O—CH₃), ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy,n-butoxy, iso-butoxy, sec-butoxy, and tert-butoxy.

The term “alkylcarbonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means —C(O)-alkyl.

The term “aminoalkylcarbonyl” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means —C(O)-alkyl-NH₂.

The term “alkoxycarbonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means —C(O)—O-alkyl.

The term “carbocyclylcarbonyl” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means —C(O)-carbocyclyl.

Similarly, the term “heterocyclylcarbonyl” (alone or in combination withanother term(s)) means —C(O)-heterocyclyl.

The term “carbocyclylalkylcarbonyl” (alone or in combination withanother term(s)) means —C(O)-alkylcarbocyclyl.

Similarly, the term “heterocyclylalkylcarbonyl” (alone or in combinationwith another term(s)) means —C(O)-alkylheterocyclyl.

The term “carbocyclyloxycarbonyl” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means —C(O)—O-carbocyclyl.

The term “carbocyclylalkoxycarbonyl” (alone or in combination withanother term(s)) means —C(O)—O-alkyl-carbocyclyl.

The term “thio” or “thia” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means a thiaether substituent, i.e., an ether substituent wherein adivalent sulfur atom is in the place of the ether oxygen atom. Such asubstituent may be depicted as —S—. This, for example,“alkyl-thio-alkyl” means alkyl-S-alkyl (alkyl-sulfanyl-alkyl).

The term “thiol” or “sulfhydryl” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means a sulfhydryl substituent, and may be depicted as —SH.

The term “(thiocarbonyl)” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means a carbonyl wherein the oxygen atom has been replaced with asulfur. Such a substituent may be depicted as —C(S)—.

The term “sulfonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s)) means—S(O)₂—.

The term “aminosulfonyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means —S(O)₂—NH₂.

The term “sulfinyl” or “sulfoxido” (alone or in combination with anotherterm(s)) means —S(O)—.

The term “heterocyclyl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means a saturated (i.e., “heterocycloalkyl”), partially saturated (i.e.,“heterocycloalkenyl”), or completely unsaturated (i.e., “heteroaryl”)ring structure containing a total of 3 to 14 ring atoms. At least one ofthe ring atoms is a heteroatom (i.e., oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur), withthe remaining ring atoms being independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

A heterocyclyl may be a single ring, which typically contains from 3 to7 ring atoms, more typically from 3 to 6 ring atoms, and even moretypically 5 to 6 ring atoms. Examples of single-ring heterocyclylsinclude furanyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, thiophenyl(thiofuranyl), dihydrothiophenyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, pyrrolyl,pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, imidazolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl,pyrazolyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxazolyl,oxazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl,thiazolinyl, isothiazolinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl,thiodiazolyl, oxadiazolyl (including 1,2,3-oxadiazolyl,1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl (furazanyl), or 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl),oxatriazolyl (including 1,2,3,4-oxatriazolyl or 1,2,3,5-oxatriazolyl),dioxazolyl (including 1,2,3-dioxazolyl, 1,2,4-dioxazolyl,1,3,2-dioxazolyl, or 1,3,4-dioxazolyl), oxathiazolyl, oxathiolyl,oxathiolanyl, pyranyl, dihydropyranyl, thiopyranyl,tetrahydrothiopyranyl, pyridinyl (azinyl), piperidinyl, diazinyl(including pyridazinyl (1,2-diazinyl), pyrimidinyl (1,3-diazinyl), orpyrazinyl (1,4-diazinyl)), piperazinyl, triazinyl (including1,3,5-triazinyl, 1,2,4-triazinyl, and 1,2,3-triazinyl)), oxazinyl(including 1,2-oxazinyl, 1,3-oxazinyl, or 1,4-oxazinyl)), oxathiazinyl(including 1,2,3-oxathiazinyl, 1,2,4-oxathiazinyl, 1,2,5-oxathiazinyl,or 1,2,6-oxathiazinyl)), oxadiazinyl (including 1,2,3-oxadiazinyl,1,2,4-oxadiazinyl, 1,4,2-oxadiazinyl, or 1,3,5-oxadiazinyl)),morpholinyl, azepinyl, oxepinyl, thiepinyl, and diazepinyl.

A heterocyclyl alternatively may be 2 or 3 rings fused together, suchas, for example, indolizinyl, pyranopyrrolyl, 4H-quinolizinyl, purinyl,naphthyridinyl, pyridopyridinyl (including pyrido[3,4-b]-pyridinyl,pyrido[3,2-b]-pyridinyl, or pyrido[4,3-b]-pyridinyl), and pteridinyl.Other examples of fused-ring heterocyclyls include benzo-fusedheterocyclyls, such as indolyl, isoindolyl (isobenzazolyl,pseudoisoindolyl), indoleninyl (pseudoindolyl), isoindazolyl(benzpyrazolyl), benzazinyl (including quinolinyl (1-benzazinyl) orisoquinolinyl (2-benzazinyl)), phthalazinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl,benzodiazinyl (including cinnolinyl (1,2-benzodiazinyl) or quinazolinyl(1,3-benzodiazinyl)), benzopyranyl (including chromanyl orisochromanyl), benzoxazinyl (including 1,3,2-benzoxazinyl,1,4,2-benzoxazinyl, 2,3,1-benzoxazinyl, or 3,1,4-benzoxazinyl), andbenzisoxazinyl (including 1,2-benzisoxazinyl or 1,4-benzisoxazinyl).

The term “2-fused ring” heterocyclyl (alone or in combination withanother term(s)) means a saturated, partially saturated, or arylheterocyclyl containing 2 fused rings. Examples of 2-fused-ringheterocyclyls include indolizinyl, quinolizinyl, purinyl,naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, indoleninyl,isoindazolyl, phthalazinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, benzodiazinyl,benzopyranyl, benzothiopyranyl, benzoxazolyl, anthranilyl,benzodioxolyl, benzodioxanyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzofuranyl,isobenzofuranyl, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzimidazolyl,benzotriazolyl, benzoxazinyl, and tetrahydroisoquinolinyl.

The term “heteroaryl” (alone or in combination with another term(s))means an aromatic heterocyclyl containing from 5 to 14 ring atoms. Aheteroaryl may be a single ring or 2 or 3 fused rings. Examples ofheteroaryl substituents include 6-membered ring substituents such aspyridyl, pyrazyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, and 1,3,5-, 1,2,4- or1,2,3-triazinyl; 5-membered ring substituents such as imidazyl, furanyl,thiophenyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, 1,2,3-, 1,2,4-,1,2,5-, or 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl and isothiazolyl; 6/5-membered fused ringsubstituents such as benzothiofuranyl, benzisoxazolyl, benzoxazolyl,purinyl, and anthranilyl; and 6/6-membered fused rings such asbenzopyranyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinazolinyl, andbenzoxazinyl.

A prefix attached to a multi-component substituent only applies to thefirst component. To illustrate, the term “alkylcycloalkyl” contains twocomponents: alkyl and cycloalkyl. Thus, the C₁-C₆-prefix onC₁-C₆-alkylcycloalkyl means that the alkyl component of thealkylcycloalkyl contains from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; the C₁-C₆-prefix doesnot describe the cycloalkyl component. To illustrate further, the prefix“halo” on haloalkoxyalkyl indicates that only the alkoxy component ofthe alkoxyalkyl substituent is substituted with one or more halogenradicals. If halogen substitution may alternatively or additionallyoccur on the alkyl component, the substituent would instead be describedas “halogen-substituted alkoxyalkyl” rather than “haloalkoxyalkyl.” Andfinally, if the halogen substitution may only occur on the alkylcomponent, the substituent would instead be described as“alkoxyhaloalkyl.”

If substituents are described as being “independently selected” from agroup, each substituent is selected independent of the other. Eachsubstituent therefore may be identical to or different from the othersubstituent(s).

When words are used to describe a substituent, the rightmost-describedcomponent of the substituent is the component that has the free valence.

When a chemical formula is used to describe a substituent, the dash onthe left side of the formula indicates the portion of the substituentthat has the free valence.

When a chemical formula is used to describe a linking element betweentwo other elements of a depicted chemical structure, the leftmost dashof the substituent indicates the portion of the substituent that isbound to the left element in the depicted structure. The rightmost dash,on the other hand, indicates the portion of the substituent that isbound to the right element in the depicted structure. To illustrate, ifthe depicted chemical structure is X-L-Y and L is described as—C(O)—N(H)—, then the chemical would be X—C(O)—N(H)—Y.

With reference to the use of the words “comprise” or “comprises” or“comprising” in this patent application (including the claims),Applicants note that unless the context requires otherwise, those wordsare used on the basis and clear understanding that they are to beinterpreted inclusively, rather than exclusively, and that Applicantsintend each of those words to be so interpreted in construing thispatent application, including the claims below.

ChemDraw software has been used to generate the compound names in thispatent application.

The term “amorphous” as applied to a compound refers to a solid-state inwhich the compound molecules are present in a disordered arrangement anddo not form a distinguishable crystal lattice or unit cell. Whensubjected to X-ray powder diffraction, an amorphous compound does notproduce any characteristic crystalline peaks.

The term “crystalline form” as applied to a compound refers to asolid-state in which the compound molecules are arranged to form adistinguishable crystal lattice (i) comprising distinguishable unitcells, and (ii) yielding diffraction pattern peaks when subjected toX-ray radiation.

The term “purity”, unless otherwise qualified, means the chemical purityof a compound according to conventional HPLC assay.

The term “phase purity” means the solid-state purity of a compound withregard to a particular crystalline or amorphous form of the compound asdetermined by X-ray powder diffraction analytical methods.

The term “phase pure” refers to purity with respect to other solid-stateforms of the compound, and does not necessarily imply a high degree ofchemical purity with respect to other compounds.

The term “PXRD” means X-ray powder diffraction.

The term “TGA” means thermogravimetric analysis.

The term “DSC” means differential scanning calorimetry.

B. Compounds

This invention is directed, in part, to compounds that are phenyl-uracilderivatives that correspond in structure to formula I:

In these compounds,

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond.

In some embodiments,

is a single carbon-carbon bond. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to the following formula (i.e.,formula IA):

In other embodiments,

is a double carbon-carbon bond. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to the following formula (i.e.,formula IB):

B1. Substituent R¹

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, andnitrogen-protecting group.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R¹ is methyl.

In some embodiments, R¹ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and methyl.

In some embodiments, R¹ is a nitrogen-protecting group. In theseembodiments, the compounds are useful as intermediates for thepreparation of compounds of formula I. Nitrogen-protecting groupssuitable for preparing compounds of formula I are known to those skilledin the art.

B2. Substituent R²

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxy,methyl, cyclopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

In some embodiments, R² is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R² is halo. In some such embodiments, R² isselected from the group consisting of fluoro and chloro. In other suchembodiments, R² is fluoro. In yet other such embodiments, R² is chloro.In yet other such embodiments, R² is bromo. In further such embodiments,R² is iodo.

In some embodiments, R² is hydroxy.

In some embodiments, R² is methyl.

In some embodiments, R² is cyclopropyl.

In some embodiments, R² is cyclobutyl.

In some embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, and halo. In some such embodiments, R² isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, fluoro,and chloro. In other such embodiments, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, and fluoro. In yet other suchembodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,methyl, hydroxy, and chloro. In yet other such embodiments, R² isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, andbromo. In further such embodiments, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, and iodo.

In some embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, methyl, and halo. In some such embodiments, R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, fluoro, and chloro. Inother such embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, methyl, and fluoro. In yet other such embodiments, R² isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, and chloro. Inyet other such embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, methyl, and bromo. In further such embodiments, R² is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, and iodo.

In some embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and halo. In some such embodiments, R² is selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, and chloro. In other suchembodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen andfluoro. In yet other such embodiments, R² is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and chloro. In yet other such embodiments, R² isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen and bromo. In furthersuch embodiments, R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogenand iodo.

B3. Substituent R³

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, oxo, andmethyl. In some such embodiments, R³ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, fluoro, oxo, and methyl. In other suchembodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,chloro, oxo, and methyl. In yet other such embodiments, R³ is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, bromo, oxo, and methyl. In yetother such embodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, iodo, oxo, and methyl.

In some embodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, halo, and oxo. In some such embodiments, R³ is selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, and oxo. In other suchembodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,chloro, and oxo. In yet other such embodiments, R³ is selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, bromo, and oxo. In yet other suchembodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, iodo,and oxo.

In some embodiments, R³ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and methyl.

In some embodiments, R³ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R³ is methyl.

In some embodiments, R³ is oxo.

In some embodiments, R³ is halo. In some such embodiments, R³ is fluoro.In other such embodiments, R³ is chloro. In yet other such embodiments,R³ is bromo. In further such embodiments, R³ is iodo.

B4. Substituent R⁴

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, amino,aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, carbocyclyl, andheterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyl optionally are        substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and            alkylsulfonyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, and alkylsulfonyl, optionally are substituted with        one or more substituents independently selected from the group        consisting of halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino,        alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl,        wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,            alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,            carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl, and    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted        with up to three substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halo, oxo, nitro,        cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl,        carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,            alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,            carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyl optionally are        substituted with:        -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and            alkylsulfonyl, or        -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,            form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,        and alkylsulfonyl, optionally are substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy,        trimethylsilyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:            -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from                the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,                alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,                carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, carbocyclylalkyl, and                heterocyclylalkyl, or            -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino                nitrogen, form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted with        up to three substituents independently selected from the group        consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halo, oxo, nitro, cyano,        azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl, carbocyclyl,        and heterocyclyl, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with:            -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from                the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,                alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,                carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, carbocyclylalkyl, and                heterocyclylalkyl, or            -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino                nitrogen, form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

(a) the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyl optionally aresubstituted with:

-   -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, or,    -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,        form a single-ring heterocyclyl; and

(b) the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,alkylsulfonyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl optionally are substitutedwith up to three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein the amino optionally issubstituted with:

-   -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or,    -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,        form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyl optionally are substitutedwith:

-   -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, or,    -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,        form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein:

the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,alkylsulfonyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl optionally are substitutedwith up to three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein the amino optionally issubstituted with:

-   -   (1) one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or,    -   (2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen,        form a single-ring heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and alkylsulfonyl,    -   (b) the C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and C₂-C₄-alkynyl optionally        are substituted with one or more substituents independently        selected from the group consisting of halo, oxo, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (c) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with up to three substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        alkenyl, alkynyl, halo, and amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and alkylsulfonyl,    -   (b) the C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and C₂-C₄-alkynyl optionally        are substituted with one or more substituents independently        selected from the group consisting of halo, oxo, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (c) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with up to three substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        alkenyl, alkynyl, halo, and amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with a substituent selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, halo, and alkylsulfonylamino

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,tert-butyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl optionally        are substituted with a substituent selected from the group        consisting of alkyl, halo, and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting oftert-butyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl optionally        are substituted with a substituent selected from the group        consisting of alkyl, halo, and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, haloalkyl, carboxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkyloxyalkyl,trimethylsilylalkynyl, alkylcarbocyclyl, carbocyclyl, alkylheterocyclyl,heterocyclyl, halocarbocyclyl, alkylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, amino, aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In some suchembodiment, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In other such embodiment,R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, and5-6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In some suchembodiment, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl,C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In other such embodiment,R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, amino, C₁-C₄-alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, and 5-6-memberedheteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In somesuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In othersuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,C₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl, and 5-6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In somesuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In othersuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl, and 5-6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,tert-butyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In somesuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,tert-butyl, C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In other suchembodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,tert-butyl, phenyl, and 5-6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting oftert-butyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In somesuch embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting oftert-butyl, C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In other suchembodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of tert-butyl,phenyl, and 5-6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofC₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In some suchembodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₆-carbocyclyl,and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl. In other such embodiments, R⁴ is selectedfrom the group consisting of phenyl and 5-6-membered heteroaryl.

Suitable carbocyclyls for the above embodiments include, for example,cyclopropyl and phenyl.

Suitable heterocyclyls for the above embodiments include, for example,furanyl, thienyl, and pyridinyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo,alkyl, and alkyloxy.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is alkyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is tert-butyl.

B5. Substituent R⁵

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy,carbocyclylsulfonyloxy, haloalkylsulfonyloxy, and halo.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and halo. In some such embodiments, R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, andfluoro. In other such embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and fluoro. In yet other suchembodiments, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,hydroxy, alkyloxy, and chloro. In yet other such embodiments, R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, andbromo. In further such embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and iodo.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, and halo. In some such embodiments, R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, andfluoro. In other such embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, and chloro. In yet other suchembodiments, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,hydroxy, methoxy, and bromo. In further such embodiments, R⁵ is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, and iodo.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, hydroxy, and alkyloxy. In some such embodiments, R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, andethoxy.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is s hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is hydroxy.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is alkyloxy.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is methoxy.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is ethoxy.

B6. Substituent L

L is selected from the group consisting of bond, C(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), C≡C,C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene, C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂,cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), N(R^(M))C(H)₂, C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O),wherein R^(A), R^(B), R^(C), R^(D), R^(L), and R^(M) are as discussedbelow.

In some embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting of bond,C(R^(A))═C(R^(D)), C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene, C(H)₂O,OC(H)₂, cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), and N(R^(M))C(H)₂.

In some embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting ofC(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), ethylene, and cyclopropyl-1,2-ene.

In some embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting ofC(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene, C(H)₂O,OC(H)₂, cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), N(R^(M))C(H)₂, C(O)CH₂, andCH₂C(O).

In some embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting ofC(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), andN(R^(M))C(H)₂.

In some embodiments, L is a bond. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to formula I-L0:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure to thefollowing formula (i.e., formula IA-L0):

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure to thefollowing formula formula IB-L0):

In some embodiments, L is C(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), wherein R^(A) and R^(B) areas discussed below. In these embodiments, the compounds of formula Icorrespond in structure to formula I-L1:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L1:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L1:

Typically, the compounds of formula I-L1 are more potent if R⁶ and thephenyl-uracil are on opposite sides of the double bond (i.e., in transconfiguration in relation to the double bond).

In some embodiments, L is C≡C. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to formula I-L2:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toIA-L2:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L2:

In some embodiments, L is C(O)N(R^(C)), wherein R^(C) is as discussedbelow. In these embodiments, the compounds of formula I correspond instructure to formula I-L3:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L3:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L3:

In some embodiments, L is N(R^(D))C(O), wherein R^(D) is as discussedbelow. In these embodiments, the compounds of formula I correspond instructure to formula I-L4:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L4:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L4:

In some embodiments, L is C₁-C₂-alkylene. In these embodiments, thecompounds of formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L5-1 (if Lis methylene) or I-L5-2 (if L is ethylene):

In some such embodiments, compounds correspond in structure to formulaIA-L5-1 (if L is methylene) or IA-L5-2 (if L is ethylene):

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L5-1 (if L is methylene) or IB-L5-2 (if L is ethylene):

In some embodiments, L is C(H)₂O. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to formula I-L6:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L6:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L6:

In some embodiments, L is OC(H)₂. In these embodiments, the compounds offormula I correspond in structure to formula I-L7:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L7:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L7:

In some embodiments, L is cyclopropyl-1,2-ene. In these embodiments, thecompounds of formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L8:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L8:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L8:

In some embodiments, L is selected from the group consisting of C═C,ethylene, and cyclopropyl-1,2-ene.

In some embodiments, L is C(H)₂N(R^(L)). In these embodiments, thecompounds of formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L9:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L9:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L9:

In some embodiments, L is N(R^(M))C(H)₂. In these embodiments, thecompounds of formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L10:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L10:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L10:

In some embodiments, L is C(O)C(H)₂. In these embodiments, the compoundsof formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L11:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L11:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L11:

In some embodiments, L is C(H)₂C(O). In these embodiments, the compoundsof formula I correspond in structure to formula I-L12:

In some such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IA-L12:

In other such embodiments, the compounds correspond in structure toformula IB-L12:

B7. Substituents R^(A) and R^(B)

R^(A) and R^(B) are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo,wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, one of R^(A) and R^(B) is hydrogen, and the otheris selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy,C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R^(A) and R^(B) are independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy,C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(A) is hydrogen. In other of theabove embodiments, R^(B) is hydrogen.

In some embodiment, one of R^(A) and R^(B) is hydrogen, and the other isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, andhalo.

In some embodiments, R^(A) is hydrogen, and R^(B) is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, methoxy, and halo. In some such embodiments,R^(B) is selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, andfluoro. In other such embodiments, R^(B) is selected from the groupconsisting of methyl, methoxy, and chloro. In yet other suchembodiments, R^(B) is selected from the group consisting of methyl,methoxy, and bromo. In further such embodiments, R^(B) is selected fromthe group consisting of methyl, methoxy, and iodo. In yet further suchembodiments, R^(B) is selected from the group consisting of methyl,methoxy, chloro, and fluoro.

In some embodiments, R^(B) is hydrogen, and R^(A) is selected from thegroup consisting of methyl, methoxy, and halo. In some such embodiments,R^(A) is selected from the group consisting of methyl, methoxy, andfluoro. In other such embodiments, R^(A) is selected from the groupconsisting of methyl, methoxy, and chloro. In yet other suchembodiments, R^(A) is selected from the group consisting of methyl,methoxy, and bromo. In further such embodiments, R^(A) is selected fromthe group consisting of methyl, methoxy, and iodo. In yet further suchembodiments, R^(A) is selected from the group consisting of methyl,methoxy, chloro, and fluoro.

In some embodiments, R^(A) is hydrogen, and R^(B) is hydrogen.

B8. Substituent

R^(C) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl. Insome such embodiments, R^(C) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and methyl.

In some embodiments, R^(C) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R^(C) is alkyl. In some such embodiments, R^(C) ismethyl.

B9. Substituent R^(D)

R^(D) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl. Insome such embodiments, R^(D) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and methyl.

In some embodiments, R^(D) is hydrogen.

In some embodiments, R^(D) is alkyl. In some such embodiments, R^(D) ismethyl.

B10. Substituent R^(L)

R^(L) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R^(L) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo.

In some embodiments, R^(L) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R^(L) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, and halo.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(L) is halo. In some suchembodiments, the halo is fluoro. In other such embodiments, the halo ischloro. In yet other such embodiments, the halo is bromo. In furthersuch embodiments, the halo is iodo.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(L) is hydrogen.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(L) is C₁-C₆-alkyl.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(L) is C₁-C₆-alkyloxy.

B11. Substituent

R^(M) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R^(M) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo.

In some embodiments, R^(M) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, and halo, wherein:

-   -   the C₁-C₆-alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro, oxo, amino, cyano,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, and        heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, R^(M) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, and halo.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(M) is halo. In some suchembodiments, the halo is fluoro. In other such embodiments, the halo ischloro. In yet other such embodiments, the halo is bromo. In furthersuch embodiments, the halo is iodo.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(M) is hydrogen.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(M) is C₁-C₆-alkyl.

In some of the above embodiments, R^(M) is C₁-C₆-alkyloxy.

B12. Substituent R⁶

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl, wherein each such substituent optionally is substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K),wherein R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K) are asdescribed below. In some such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are not substituted. In other such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with a substituentselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In other such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In other suchembodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with asubstituent selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), andR^(J). In other such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclylare substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting ofR^(E) and R^(J). In other such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are substituted with R. In yet other such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are substituted with two substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), and R^(K). In yetother such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclylare substituted with two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R^(E) and R^(J). In further such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are substituted with three substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), and R^(J). Infurther such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclylare substituted with three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R^(F) and R^(J). In further such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted withone, two, or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused2-ring carbocyclyl, and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted withone, two, or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), and R^(J). In further such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl, 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring carbocyclyl,and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E)and R^(J).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is selected from the group consisting ofC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein each suchsubstituent optionally is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In some such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl are not substituted. Inother such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl are substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). Inyet other such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl are substituted with two substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and5-6-membered heterocyclyl are substituted with three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl are substituted withone, two, or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). Insome such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is not substituted. Inother such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is substituted with asubstituent selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other such embodiments, theC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is substituted with two substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl issubstituted with three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).In further such embodiments, the C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is substituted withone, two, or three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is 5-6-membered heterocyclyl optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), andR^(K). In some such embodiments, the 5-6-membered heterocyclyl is notsubstituted. In other such embodiments, the 5-6-membered heterocyclyl issubstituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting ofR^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other suchembodiments, the 5-6-membered heterocyclyl is substituted with twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the 5-6-membered heterocyclyl is substituted with threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the 5-6-membered heterocyclyl is substituted with one, two,or three substituents independently selected from the group consistingof R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of fused2-ring carbocyclyl and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl, wherein each suchsubstituent optionally is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In some such embodiments, the fused2-ring carbocyclyl and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are not substituted. Inother such embodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl and fused 2-ringheterocyclyl are substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). Inyet other such embodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl and fused2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with two substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K). In further such embodiments, the fused 2-ringcarbocyclyl and fused 2-ring heterocyclyl are substituted with threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl and fused 2-ring heterocyclylare substituted with one, two, or three substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I),R^(J), and R^(K).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is fused 2-ring carbocyclyl optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), andR^(K). In some such embodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is notsubstituted. In other such embodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl issubstituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting ofR^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is substituted with twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is substituted with threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is substituted with one, two,or three substituents independently selected from the group consistingof R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is fused 2-ring heterocyclyl optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), andR^(K). In some such embodiments, the fused 2-ring heterocyclyl is notsubstituted. In other such embodiments, the fused 2-ring heterocyclyl issubstituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting ofR^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In yet other suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring heterocyclyl is substituted with twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring heterocyclyl is substituted with threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K). In further suchembodiments, the fused 2-ring heterocyclyl is substituted with one, two,or three substituents independently selected from the group consistingof R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K).

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substitutedC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of cyclopentyl,cyclopentenyl, cyclopentadienyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl,cyclohexadienyl, and phenyl. In some such embodiments, the optionallysubstituted C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is phenyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substitutedC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is C₅-carbocyclyl. Examples of C₅-carbocyclyls includecyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl, and cyclopentadienyl.

In other of the above embodiments, the optionally substitutedC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl is C₆-carbocyclyl. Examples of C₆-carbocyclyls includecyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl, cyclohexadienyl, and phenyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted5-6-membered-heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting offuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, thiophenyl (thiofuranyl),dihydrothiophenyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl,pyrrolidinyl, oxazolyl, dihydrooxazolyl, isoxazolyl, dihydroisoxazolyl,oxazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolinyl,isothiazolinyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, imidazolyl,imidazolidinyl, pyrazolyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, oxathiolyl,oxathiolanyl, triazolyl, oxadiazolyl, furazanyl, tetrazolyl,oxatriazolyl, dioxazolyl, oxathiazolyl, oxathiazolidinyl,dihydrooxadiazolyl, dioxazolidinyl, pyranyl, dihydropyranyl,tetrahydropyranyl, pyridinyl, dihydropyridinyl, tetrahydropyridinyl,piperidinyl, diazinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,dihydropyrazinyl, tetrahydropyrazinyl, piperazinyl, triazinyl,dihydrotriazinyl, tetrahydrotriazinyl, triazinanyl, oxazinyl,dihydrooxazinyl, morpholinyl, oxathiazinyl, dihydrooxathiazinyl,oxathiazinanyl, oxadiazinyl, dihydrooxadiazinyl, oxadiazinanyl,thiopyranyl, dihydrothiopyranyl, and tetrahydrothiopyranyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted5-6-membered-heterocyclyl is 5-membered heterocyclyl. Examples of such5-membered heterocyclyl include furanyl, dihydrofuranyl,tetrahydrofuranyl, thiophenyl (thiofuranyl), dihydrothiophenyl,tetrahydrothiophenyl, pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, oxazolyl,dihydrooxazolyl, isoxazolyl, dihydroisoxazolyl, oxazolidinyl,isoxazolidinyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, thiazolinyl, isothiazolinyl,thiazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, imidazolyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolyl,pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, oxathiolyl, oxathiolanyl, triazolyl,oxadiazolyl, furazanyl, tetrazolyl, oxatriazolyl, dioxazolyl,oxathiazolyl, oxathiazolidinyl, dihydrooxadiazolyl, and dioxazolidinyl.

In other of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted5-6-membered-heterocyclyl is 6-membered heterocyclyl. Examples of6-membered heterocyclyls include pyranyl, dihydropyranyl,tetrahydropyranyl, pyridinyl, dihydropyridinyl, tetrahydropyridinyl,piperidinyl, diazinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,dihydropyrazinyl, tetrahydropyrazinyl, piperazinyl, triazinyl,dihydrotriazinyl, tetrahydrotriazinyl, triazinanyl, oxazinyl,dihydrooxazinyl, morpholinyl, oxathiazinyl, dihydrooxathiazinyl,oxathiazinanyl, oxadiazinyl, dihydrooxadiazinyl, oxadiazinanyl,thiopyranyl, dihydrothiopyranyl, and tetrahydrothiopyranyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted fused2-ring carbocyclyl is selected from the group consisting ofnaphthalenyl, dihydronaphthalenyl, tetrahydronaphthalenyl,hexahydronaphthalenyl, octahydronaphthalenyl, decahydronaphthalenyl,indenyl, dihydroindenyl, hexahydroindenyl, octahydroindenyl, pentalenyl,octahydropentalenyl, and hexahydropentalenyl. In some such embodiments,the optionally substituted fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is selected from thegroup consisting of naphthalenyl and dihydroindenyl. In some suchembodiments, the optionally substituted fused 2-ring carbocyclyl isnaphthalenyl. In other such embodiments, the optionally substitutedfused 2-ring carbocyclyl is dihydroindenyl. In further such embodiments,the optionally substituted fused 2-ring carbocyclyl is indenyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted fused2-ring heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of

X¹, X², and X³ are independently selected from the group consisting of Nand C(H);

X⁴ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are independently selected from the group consisting of Nand C(H);

X⁸ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁹ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X¹⁰, X¹¹, X¹², and X¹³ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H);

X¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X¹⁵, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, and X¹⁸ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H);

one or more of X¹⁹, X²⁰, and X²¹ is N, and the remaining one(s) is/areC(H);

one or more of X²², X²³, X²⁴, and X²⁵ is N, and the remaining one(s)is/are C(H);

one or more of X²⁶, X²⁷, and X²⁸ is N, and the remaining one(s) is/areC(H);

one or more of X²⁹, X³⁰, X³¹, and X³² is N, and the remaining one(s)is/are C(H);

one or more of X³³, X³⁴, and X³⁵ is N, and the remaining one(s) is/areC(H);

one or more of X³⁶, X³⁷, X³⁸, and X³⁹ is N, and the remaining one(s)is/are C(H);

X⁴⁰, X⁴¹, and X⁴² are independently selected from the group consistingof N and C(H);

one of X⁴³, X⁴⁴, and X⁴⁵ is selected from the group consisting of N(H),O, and S, and the remaining two are C(H)₂;

one of X⁴⁶ and X⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, andS, and the other one is C(H)₂;

X⁴⁸, X⁴⁹, X⁵⁰, and X⁵¹ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H);

X⁵², X⁵³, and X⁵⁴ are independently selected from the group consistingof N and C(H);

X⁵⁵ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁵⁶, X⁵⁷, and X⁵⁸ are independently selected from the group consistingof N and C(H);

X⁵⁹ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁶⁰ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁶¹, X⁶², X⁶³, and X⁶⁴ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H);

X⁶⁵ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;

X⁶⁶, X⁶⁷, X⁶⁸, and X⁶⁹ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H);

one or more of X⁷⁰, X⁷¹, and X⁷² is N, and the remaining one(s) is/arcC(H);

one or more of X⁷³, X⁷⁴, X⁷⁵, and X⁷⁶ is N, and the remaining one(s)is/are C(H); and

one of X⁷⁷ and X⁷⁸ is N(H), and the remaining one is C(H)₂.

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted fused2-ring heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of

In some of the above embodiments, the optionally substituted fused2-ring heterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of:

In some of the above embodiments, X¹, X², and X³ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X¹⁰, X¹¹, X¹², and X¹³ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X¹⁵, X¹⁶, X¹⁷, and X¹⁸ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, one of X¹⁹, X²⁰, and X²¹ is N.

In some of the above embodiments, one of X²², X²³, X²⁴, and X²⁵ is N.

In some of the above embodiments, one of X²⁶, X²⁷, and X²⁸ is N, and oneof X²⁹, X³⁰, X³¹, and X³² is N.

In some of the above embodiments, X⁴⁰, X⁴¹, and X⁴² are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁴⁸, X⁴⁹, X⁵⁰, and X⁵¹ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁵², X⁵³, and X⁵⁴ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁵⁶, X⁵⁷, and X⁵⁸ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁶¹, X⁶², X⁶³, and X⁶⁴ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, X⁶⁶, X⁶⁷, X⁶⁸, and X⁶⁹ are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, one or more of X⁷⁰, X⁷¹, and X⁷² is N,and the remaining one(s) is/are C(H).

In some of the above embodiments, one or more of X⁷³, X⁷⁴, X⁷⁵, and X⁷⁶is N, and the remaining one(s) is/are C(H).

B13. Substituent R^(E)

Each R^(E) is independently selected from the group consisting of halo,nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, cyano, amino, imino, azido, and aldehydro,wherein the amino optionally is substituted with one or two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, andalkynyl.

In some embodiment, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, amino, imino, andaldehydro, wherein the amino optionally is substituted with one or twoindependently selected alkyl.

In some embodiment, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, amino, imino,aldehydro, and alkylamino.

In some embodiment, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of chloro, fluoro, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, amino,imino, aldehydro, and alkylamino.

In some embodiment, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, cyano, amino, imino,and azido. In some such embodiments, each R^(E) is halo. In other suchembodiments, each R^(E) is nitro. In yet other such embodiments, eachR^(E) is hydroxy. In yet other such embodiments, each R^(E) is oxo. Inyet other such embodiments, each R^(E) is carboxy. In yet other suchembodiments, each R^(E) is cyano. In yet other such embodiments, eachR^(E) is amino. In further such embodiments, each R^(E) is imino. In yetfurther such embodiments, each R^(E) is and azido.

In some embodiments, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, cyano, amino, andimino.

B14. Substituent R^(F)

Each R^(F) is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,alkenyl, and alkynyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, azido, oxo,        aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,        alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl,        wherein:        -   the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, carbocyclyl,            and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl,            alkenylsulfonyl, alkynylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylamino,            hydroxy, and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is                substituted with a substituent selected from the group                consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl.

In some embodiment, each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, azido, oxo,        aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,        alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl,        wherein:        -   the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl            optionally are substituted with one or two substituents            independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,            alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl,            alkynylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino, wherein:            -   amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is                substituted with a substituent selected from the group                consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl.

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(F) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of the alkyl, alkynyl, and alkynyl, whereinsuch substituents are not substituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(F) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl            optionally are substituted with one or two substituents            independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,            alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino,    -   wherein:        -   amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is            substituted with alkyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(E) is an independently selected alkyloptionally substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, oxo,aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally        are substituted with one or two substituents independently        selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and        alkylsulfonylamino, wherein:        -   amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is            substituted with alkyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(E) is an independently selected alkyloptionally substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of carboxy, halo, amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl, wherein:

-   -   the amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl optionally are substituted        with one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino

In some embodiments, each R^(F) is an independently selected alkyloptionally substituted with amino, wherein the amino optionally issubstituted with alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(F) is an independently selected alkylsubstituted with amino, wherein the amino is substituted withalkylsulfonyl. In some such embodiments, each R^(F) ismethylsulfonylaminomethyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(F) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one, two,        or three substituents independently selected from the group        consisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro,        azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,        alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(F) is independently selected alkylsubstituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro,azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl.

B15. Substituent R^(G)

Each R^(G) is independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclyl and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro,        azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl,        alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy,        alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and            alkynylsulfonyl.

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(G) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl, wherein suchsubstituents are not substituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(G) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl and            alkylsulfonyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the carbocyclyl is C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl.

In some of the above embodiments, the heterocyclyl is 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl.

B16. Substituent R^(H)

Each R^(H) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy, alkenylsulfonyloxy,and alkynylsulfonyloxy, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and            alkynylsulfonyl.

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,alkylsulfonyloxy, alkenylsulfonyloxy, and alkynylsulfonyloxy, whereinsuch substituents are not substituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyloxy and alkylsulfonyloxy, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl and            alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyloxy and alkylsulfonyloxy, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, cyano, and        aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl and            alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyloxy and alkylsulfonyloxy, wherein:

-   -   each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, cyano, and        aminocarbonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selected alkyloxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(H) is independently selectedalkylsulfonyloxy.

B17. Substituent R^(I)

Each R^(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl,alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclylcarbonyl, and heterocyclylcarbonyl,wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, and alkynylcarbonyl        optionally are substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxyalkyl, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino, wherein:        -   the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl optionally are substituted            with one or two substituents independently selected from the            group consisting of halo, alkyl, and oxo.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl,aminocarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclylcarbonyl, andheterocyclylcarbonyl, wherein such substituents are not substituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,carbocyclylcarbonyl, and heterocyclylcarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl optionally is substituted with a        substituent selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, and aminocarbonyl,        and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with a        substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        alkyloxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with a substituent        selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkyloxyalkyl,        alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiment, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl, andaminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, and alkynylcarbonyl        optionally are substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl,alkynylcarbonyl, and aminocarbonyl, wherein such substituents are notsubstituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, amino        sulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylcarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, cyano, and        aminocarbonyl, and    -   (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl and alkylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   the alkylcarbonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, amino        sulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected alkylcarbonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(I) is independently selected aminocarbonyl.

B18. Substituent R^(J)

Each R^(J) is independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino,alkenylcarbonylamino, alkynylcarbonylamino, alkyloxycarbonylamino,alkenyloxycarbonylamino, alkynyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino,alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, aminocarbonylamino,alkyloxycarbonylaminoimino, alkylsulfonylaminoimino,alkenylsulfonylaminoimino, and alkynylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,        alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or more substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,            halo, nitro, cyano, azido, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,            and alkynyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy;    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such        substituents optionally are substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, azido, and amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl.

In some embodiment, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylcarbonylamino, alkenylcarbonylamino, alkynylcarbonylamino,alkyloxycarbonylamino, alkenyloxycarbonylamino, alkynyloxycarbonylamino,alkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino,aminocarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylaminoimino, alkenylsulfonylaminoimino,and alkynylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,        alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or more substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,            alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy,            halo, nitro, cyano, azido, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,            and alkynyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy;    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such        substituents optionally are substituted with one or more        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,        alkynyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, azido, and amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; and

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino,heterocyclylsulfonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkenylcarbonylamino,alkynylcarbonylamino, alkyloxycarbonylamino, alkenyloxycarbonylamino,alkynyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino,alkynylsulfonylamino, aminocarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylaminoimino,alkenylsulfonylaminoimino, and alkynylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein suchsubstituents are not substituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylcarbonylamino, alkyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino,aminocarbonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy;    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such        substituents optionally are substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, and        amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected alkyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy;    -   (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such        substituents optionally are substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, and        amino, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected alkyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the amino portion of such substituents optionally is substituted        with a substituent independently selected from the group        consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylamino and        alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally is substituted with one or        two substituents independently selected from the group        consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino,alkylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such substituents        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, and amino

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of carbocyclylsulfonylamino and heterocyclylsulfonylamino,wherein:

-   -   the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such substituents        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,        carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, and amino.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino,alkynylsulfonylamino, and alkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino, wherein:

-   -   the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino, wherein:

-   -   the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylamino. In some such embodiments, each R^(J) ismethylsulfonylamino.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally        is substituted with a substituent independently selected from        the group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally        is substituted with one or two substituents independently        selected from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of the alkylsulfonylaminoimino optionally is        substituted with one or two substituents independently selected        from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,        carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is an independently selectedalkylsulfonylaminoimino. In some such embodiments, each R^(J) ismethylsulfonylaminoimino.

In some embodiments, each R^(J) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkylcarbonylamino and alkyloxycarbonylamino, wherein:

-   -   the alkyl portion of such substituents optionally is substituted        with one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        and cyano.

B19. Substituent R^(K)

Each R^(K) is independently selected from the group consisting ofaminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl,wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl        optionally are substituted with one or more substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy,        alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,        cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein:        -   the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl; and    -   (b) the aminosulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl.

In some of the above embodiments, each R^(K) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl,alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl, wherein such substituents are notsubstituted.

In some embodiments, each R^(K) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of aminosulfonyl and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylsulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl; and    -   (b) the aminosulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected alkyl.

In some embodiments, each R^(K) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of aminosulfonyl and alkylsulfonyl.

C. Embodiments of Compounds of Formula I

Various embodiments of substituents R¹R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, L, R^(A), R^(B),R^(C), R^(D), R⁶, R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K)have been discussed above. These substituent embodiments can be combinedto form various embodiments of compounds of formula I. All embodimentsof compounds of formula I formed by combining the substituentembodiments discussed above are within the scope of Applicants'invention, and some illustrative embodiments of the compounds of formulaI are provided below.

In some embodiments, the compounds of formula I correspond in structureto formula I-L0:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy,and halo;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl,5-6-membered heterocyclyl, fused 2-ring heterocyclyl, and fused 2-ringcarbocyclyl, wherein each such substituent is substituted with one, two,or three substituents independently selected from the group consistingof R^(E), R^(F), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K);

each R^(E) is independently selected from the group consisting ofchloro, fluoro, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, amino, imino, aldehydro,and alkylamino;

each R^(F) is an independently selected alkyl optionally substitutedwith a substituent selected from the group consisting of carboxy, halo,amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl, wherein:

-   -   the amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl optionally are substituted        with one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and        alkylsulfonylamino;

each R_(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with a substituent        selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkyloxyalkyl,        alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino;

each R^(J) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, andalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein:            -   the alkyl optionally is substituted with one or more                hydroxy; and

each R^(K) is independently selected from the group consisting ofaminosulfonyl and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the alkylsulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,        alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl,        heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl; and    -   (b) the aminosulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two        substituents independently selected alkyl.

In some embodiments, in the compounds of formula I:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy,and halo;

L is selected from the group consisting of C(R^(A))═C(R^(B)), ethylene,and cyclopropyl-1,2-ene;

one of R^(A) and R^(B) is hydrogen, and the other is selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, and halo;

R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein each such substituent is substitutedwith one, two, or three substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of R^(E), R^(F), and R^(J);

each R^(E) is independently selected from the group consisting ofchloro, fluoro, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, amino, imino, aldehydro,and alkylamino;

each R^(F) is an independently selected alkyl optionally substitutedwith a substituent selected from the group consisting of carboxy, halo,amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl, wherein:

-   -   the amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl optionally are substituted        with one or two substituents independently selected from the        group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and        alkylsulfonylamino;

each R^(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein:

-   -   the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted with a substituent        selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkyloxyalkyl,        alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino; and

each R^(J) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, andalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein:

-   -   (a) the amino portion of such substituents optionally is        substituted with a substituent independently selected from the        group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl,        alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,        alkyl oxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,        alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein:        -   (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the            heterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are            substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, carboxy,            hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and        -   (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally            is substituted with one or two substituents independently            selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and            alkynyl,    -   (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl portion of such substituents        optionally is substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of carboxy,        halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,        alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein:        -   the amino optionally is substituted with one or two            substituents independently selected from the group            consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein the alkyl            optionally is substituted with one or more hydroxy.

In some embodiments, the compounds of formula I correspond in structureto formula I-L0:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is hydrogen;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo

R³ is hydrogen;

R⁴ is tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy,and halo;

R⁶ is a fused 2-ring carbocyclyl selected from the group consisting ofnaphthalenyl, dihydronaphthalenyl, tetrahydronaphthalenyl,hexahydronaphthalenyl, octahydronaphthalenyl, decahydronaphthalenyl,indenyl, dihydroindenyl, hexahydroindenyl, octahydroindenyl, pentalenyl,octahydropentalenyl, and hexahydropentalenyl, wherein each suchsubstituent is substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of R^(F) and R^(J);

R^(F) is alkylsulfonylaminoalkyl; and

R^(J) is alkylsulfonylamino

Examples of compounds of formula I (and salts thereof) are shown inTables 1 through 38 below. The synthesis examples below providestep-by-step preparation instructions for some of these compounds. Theremaining compounds were prepared utilizing the generalmethod-of-preparation discussion, specific synthesis examples below,and/or the discussion throughout this application.

TABLE 1

compound substituent(s) IA-L0-1.1 -4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.2-4-C(CH₃)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.3 -3-F and -4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and-5-F IA-L0-1.4 -3-F and -4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.5-3-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -4-OCH₃ IA-L0-1.6 -2-F and -3-F and-4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.7 -3-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.8-3-C(CH₃)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 2

compound substituent(s) IA-L0-1.9 -3-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-1.10 -3-NO₂IA-L0-1.11 -4-NO₂

TABLE 3

compound substituent(s) IB-L0-1.1 -4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.2-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.3 -3-F and -4-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.4-4-C(H)₂C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.5 -4-C(CH₃)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.6-3-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -4-OCH₃ IB-L0-1.7 -4-N(H)C(O)N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-1.8 -4-C(O)N(H)N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-1.9 -3-C(CH₃)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-1.10 -3-C(H)═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 4

R⁶ compound ring/ring structure substituent(s) IA-L0-2.1benzimidazol-2-yl -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.2 benzthiazol-2-yl-6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.3 benzthiazol-2yl — IA-L0-2.4 benzthiazol-2-yl-5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.5 benzoxazol-2-yl -6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.6benzoxazol-2-yl -6-NO₂ IA-L0-2.7 benzoxazol-2-yl -5-NO₂ IA-L0-2.8benzoxazol-2-yl -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.9 naphthalen-2-yl-6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L0-2.10 benzimidazol-2-yl -5-N[S(O)₂CH₃]₂

TABLE 5

compound R⁴ R⁵ substituent(s) IB-L0-2.1 —C(CH₃)₃ —OCH₃ —H IB-L0-2.2—C(CH₃)₃ —OCH₃ —OCH₃ IB-L0-2.3 —C(CH₃)₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.8—C(CH₃)₃ —H —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.14 —C(CH₃)₃ —Cl —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.23 —C(CH₃)₃ —OC(H)₂CH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.52—C(CH₃)₂C(H)₂C(H)₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.53

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.54 —C(CH₃)₂C(H)₂OH —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.56 —CF₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.57 —I —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.58

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.59 furan-2-yl —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.60—C(F)₂CF₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.61

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.64 furan-3-yl —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.66—C(CH₃)₂C(H)₂OCH₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.68 —S(O)₂CH₃ —OCH₃—N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.69 —Br —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.70—C(CH₃)₂C(O)OCH₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.71 phenyl —OCH₃—N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.72 —C(O)OCH₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.73

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.74

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.75 —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.76

—OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.77 —C(CH₃)₂C(O)OH —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.78 —C≡CSi(CH₃)₃ —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 6

compound R⁵ substituent(s) IB-L0-2.4 —OCH₃ ═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.7 —H═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.9 —OCH₃ (S) —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.10 —OCH₃(R) —F and —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.12 —OCH₃ —F and —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.15 —OCH₃ (R) —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.17 —OCH₃—C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.20 —OCH₃ (S) —F and —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.22 —OCH₃ (S) —C(CH₃)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.24 —OCH₃═NN(H)C(O)OCH₃ IB-L0-2.25 —OCH₃ —CH₃ and —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.29—OCH₃ —C(CH₃)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.31 —OCH₃ —N(H)N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.34—OCH₃ —C(O)N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.36 —OCH₃ —OH IB-L0-2.37 —OCH₃ (R)—C(CH₃)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.44 —OCH₃ —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.50 —OCH₃ ═O

TABLE 7

compound R⁴ R⁵ substituent(s) IB-L0-2.51

—OCH₃ ═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.55 furan-2-yl —OCH₃ ═NN(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 8

compound R⁵ substituent(s) IB-L0-2.11 —OCH₃ C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.21—OCH₃ —C(H)₂N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.35 —Cl —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 9

compound R⁴ substituent(s) IB-L0-2.13 —C(CH₃)₃ —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.16 —C(CH₃)₃ —C(H)₂N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.41 —C(CH₃)₃—C(CH₃)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.62

—C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.63

—C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.65 furan-2-yl —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.67furan-3-yl —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 10

compound substituent(s) IB-L0-2.18 —C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.42 —CH₃

TABLE 11

compound substituent(s) IB-L0-2.27 —NH₂ IB-L0-2.28 —N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L0-2.33 —H IB-L0-2.38 —Cl IB-L0-2.39 —NH₂ IB-L0-2.46 —N(H)C(H)₂C(H)₂CH₃ IB-L0-2.47

IB-L0-2.49 —N(H)C(O)CH₃

TABLE 12

  IB-L0-2.5

  IB-L0-2.6

  IB-L0-2.19

  IB-L0-2.26

  IB-L0-2.30

  IB-L0-2.32

  IB-L0-2.40

  IB-L0-2.43

  IB-L0-2.45

  IB-L0-2.48

  IB-L0-2.79

TABLE 13

compound R⁵ R^(B) substituent(s) IA-L1-1.3 —OCH₃ —Cl -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z]IA-L1-1.4 —OCH₃ —F -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z] IA-L1-1.5 —OCH₃ —F-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.6 —OCH₃ —CH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.9—OCH₃ —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.10 —OCH₃ —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z]IA-L1-1.11 —OCH₃ —H -4-N[C(O)CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.12 —OCH₃ —H -4-F[E] IA-L1-1.13 —OCH₃ —H -4-NH₂ [E] IA-L1-1.14 —OCH₃ —H -4-OCH₃ [E]IA-L1-1.16 —H —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.17 —OCH₃ —OCH₃-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z] IA-L1-1.18 —OCH₃ —H — [E] IA-L1-1.20 —OCH₃ —H-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z] IA-L1-1.21 —OCH₃ —F -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z]:[E](1:1)IA-L1-1.22 —OCH₃ —H -4-NO₂ [E] IA-L1-1.23 —OCH₃ —Cl -4-NO₂ [Z]IA-L1-1.24 —OCH₃ —CH₃ -4-NO₂ [E] IA-L1-1.25 —H —H -4-NO₂ [E] IA-L1-1.26—OCH₃ —H -3-F and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IA-L1-1.27 —OCH₃ —H -2-OCH₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]

TABLE 14

compound substituent(s) IB-L1-1.1 -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.4-2-C(O)OH and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.5 -3-F and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.6 -2-C(O)H and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.7 -2-C(O)OCH₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.8 -2-C(H)═N(OH) and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.9 -2-C(O)N(H)CH₂CH₂OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.10-2-CH₂OH and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.11 -2-C(O)OC(H)₂CH₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.13 -2-C(H)₂OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.14 -2-C(O)N(CH₃)₂ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.15 -2-CH₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -5-F [E] IB-L1-1.16 imidazol-2-yl and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.17 -2-C(O)N(H)CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.18

IB-L1-1.19 -2-C(H)═NOCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.21 -2-C(O)NH₂and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.22

IB-L1-1.23

IB-L1-1.24 -2-C(O)N(CH₃)C(H)₂C(H)₂OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.25 -2-C(H)₂OC(H)(CH₃)₂ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.26

IB-L1-1.27

IB-L1-1.28 -2-NH₂ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.29

IB-L1-1.31 -2-C(H)₂N(H)C(H)₂C(H)₂C(H)(CH₃)₂ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E]IB-L1-1.32 -2-N(H)C(O)OC(CH₃)₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.33

IB-L1-1.34 -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [Z]

TABLE 15

compound R⁴ IB-L1-1.45 —C(CH₃)₂C(H)₂OH [E] IB-L1-1.46 furan-2-yl [E]IB-L1-1.47

IB-L1-1.48

IB-L1-1.49 —S(O)₂CH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.50 furan-3-yl [E] IB-L1-1.51 —I [E]IB-L1-1.52 —Br [E] IB-L1-1.53 pyridin-3-yl [E] IB-L1-1.55 pyridin-4-yl[E]

TABLE 16

compound R² R⁵ IB-L1-1.2 —F —OCH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.12 —H —Cl [E] IB-L1-1.20—Cl —OCH₃ [E] IB-L1-1.30 —H —OCH₂CH₃ [E]

TABLE 17

R⁶ ring/ring compound R⁵ structure substituent(s) IA-L2-1.1 —H phenyl-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.2 —H phenyl -2-CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.3—H phenyl -2-Cl and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.4 —OCH₃ phenyl — IA-L2-1.26—OCH₃ pyridin-3-yl -6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.7 —OCH₃ phenyl-3-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.8 —OCH₃ phenyl -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.9 —OCH₃phenyl -2-CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.10 —OCH₃ phenyl -3-CH₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.11 —OCH₃ phenyl 2-C(H)₂C(H)₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L2-1.12 —OCH₃ phenyl -2-F and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.13 —OCH₃ phenyl-3-F and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.14 —OCH₃ phenyl -2-Cl and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH3 IA-L2-1.15 —OCH₃ phenyl -3-Cl and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L2-1.16 —OCH₃ phenyl -2-OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.17 —OCH₃phenyl -3-OCF₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.18 —OCH₃ phenyl -2-CF₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.19 —OCH₃ phenyl -3-CF₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L2-1.20 —OCH₃ phenyl -2-CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -5-F IA-L2-1.21—OCH₃ phenyl -2-Cl and -3-F and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.22 —OCH₃ phenyl-2-CF₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -5-F IA-L2-1.24 —OCH₃ pyridin-2-yl -3-CH₃and -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L2-1.25 —OCH₃ pyridin-2-yl -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L2-1.26 —OCH₃ pyridin-3-yl -6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ [C(F)₃C(O)OH salt]

TABLE 18

  IA-L2-1.23

  IA-L2-2.1

TABLE 19

R⁶ ring/ring compound structure substituent(s) IB-L2-1.1 phenyl -2-CH₃and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L2-1.2 phenyl -2-Cl and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L2-1.3phenyl -2-CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -5-F IB-L2-1.4 phenyl -3-F and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and -5-F IB-L2-1.5 phenyl -2-CF₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ and-5-F IB-L2-1.6 phenyl -2-OH and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L2-1.7 phenyl-2-C(O)OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L2-1.8 pyridin- -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-ylIB-L2-1.9 pyrazin- -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IB-L2-1.10 phenyl -2-C(CH₃)₃ and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IB-L2-1.11 phenyl

IB-L2-1.12 phenyl -2-N(H)C(O)CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 20

  IB-L2-1.15

  IB-L2-2.1

TABLE 21

compound R⁵ substituent(s) IA-L3-1.3 —OH — IA-L3-1.4 —OH-4-N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.5 —OH -3-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.6 —OH-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.7 —OH -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₂CH(CH₃)₂ IA-L3-1.8 —OH-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₂CH₂OCH₃ IA-L3-1.9 —OH -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₂CF₃ IA-L3-1.10 —OH-4-N(H)S(O)₂phenyl IA-L3-1.11 —OH -3-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.12 —OH-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₂phenyl IA-L3-1.13 —OH

IA-L3-1.14 —OH

IA-L3-1.15 —OH -4-C(H)₂C(O)OH IA-L3-1.16 —OH -4-C(H)₂S(O)₂N(H)CH₃IA-L3-1.17 —OH -4-OC(H)₂C≡N IA-L3-1.18 —OH -4-OC(H)₂C(O)NH₂ IA-L3-1.19—OH -4-OS(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.20 —OH -2-S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.21 —OH -4-S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.22 —OH -2-S(O)₂NH₂ IA-L3-1.24 —OCH₃ — IA-L3-1.28 —OCH₃-2-C(H)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.30 —OCH₃ -4-C(H)₂C(O)OH IA-L3-1.31 —OCH₃-4-C(H)₂S(O)₂N(H)CH₃ IA-L3-1.32 —OCH₃ -4-CF₃ IA-L3-1.33 —OCH₃ -4-OHIA-L3-1.34 —OCH₃ -2-OCH₃ IA-L3-1.35 —OCH₃ -3-OCH₃ IA-L3-1.36 —OCH₃-4-OCH₃ IA-L3-1.37 —OCH₃ -2-OC(H)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.38 —OCH₃ -4-OC(H)₂C≡NIA-L3-1.39 —OCH₃ -4-OC(H)₂C(O)NH₂ IA-L3-1.40 —OCH₃ -4-OCF₃ IA-L3-1.41—OCH₃ -4-OS(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.42 —OCH₃ -4-C(O)CH₃ IA-L3-1.43 —OCH₃-4-C(O)C(H)₂C(O)OC(H)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.44 —OCH₃ -3-C(O)NH₂ IA-L3-1.45 —OCH₃-4-F IA-L3-1.46 —OCH₃ -4-Cl IA-L3-1.47 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)C(O)CH₃ IA-L3-1.48—OCH₃ -4-N(H)C(O)C(H)₂OC(O)CH₃ IA-L3-1.49 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)C(O)OCH₃IA-L3-1.50 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)C(O)OC(CH₃)₃ IA-L3-1.51 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.52 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂CH(CH₃)₂ IA-L3-1.53 —OCH₃-4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂C(H)₂OH IA-L3-1.54 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂C(H)₂OCH₃IA-L3-1.55 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂CF₃ IA-L3-1.56 —OCH₃-4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂C(H)₂N[C(H)₂C(H)₂OH]₂ IA-L3-1.57 —OCH₃-4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂phenyl IA-L3-1.58 —OCH₃

IA-L3-1.59 —OCH₃

IA-L3-1.60 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂phenyl IA-L3-1.62 —OCH₃ -4-N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.63 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.64 —OCH₃-4-N[C(H)₂OC(O)CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.65 —OCH₃-4-N[C(H)₂OC(O)C(CH₃)₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.66 —OCH₃

IA-L3-1.67 —OCH₃

IA-L3-1.69 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(O)CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.70 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)C(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.71 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)C(H)₂C(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.72 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)C(H)(CH₃)₂]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.73 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(O)OCH₃]S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.74 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(O)OC(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.76 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)OC(H)₂C(H)(CH₃)₂]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.77 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)OC(H)₂C(H)₂OCH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.78 —OCH₃ -4-S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.79 —OCH₃ -2-S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.80 —OCH₃ -2-S(O)₂NH₂ IA-L3-1.81—OCH₃ -2-CH₃ and 3-OH IA-L3-1.82 —OCH₃ -2-CH₃ and -4-F IA-L3-1.83 —OCH₃-2-CH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.84 —OCH₃ -2-CF₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.85 —OCH₃ -2-OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.86 —OCH₃ -2-OCH₃and -5-N(H)C(O)CH₃ IA-L3-1.87 —OCH₃ -3-NO₂ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.105 —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.107 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)₂ [Cl⁻]IA-L3-1.108 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(H)₂C(H)═C(H)₂]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.119 —OH -2-OCH₃and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.120 —OCH₃ -3-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.121—OCH₃

IA-L3-1.122 —OCH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂C(H)₂C(H)₂OH IA-L3-1.123 —OCH₃-4-N[C(H)₂OC(O)C(H)₂C(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 22

R⁶ ring/ring compound R⁵ structure substituent(s) IA-L3-1.89 —OHthiophen- -3-S(O)₂NH₂ and 2-yl -4-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.90 —OCH₃thiophen- -3-S(O)₂NH₂ and 2-yl -4-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.91 —OHthiophen- -4-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.94 —OCH₃ thiophen--4-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.95 —OH thiophen--4-C(H)₂N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.96 —OCH₃ thiophen--4-C(H)₂N[C(O)OC(CH₃)₃]S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.97 —OCH₃ thiophen-4-C(H)₂N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.98 —OH thiophen--4-C(H)₂N[C(O)OC(CH₃)₃]S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.99 —OCH₃ pyridin--6-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 3-yl IA-L3-1.100 —OCH₃ pyridin- -6-N(H)₂ [Cl⁻] 3-ylIA-L3-1.101 —OCH₃ pyridin- -5-N[S(O)₂CH₃]₂ 2-yl IA-L3-1.102 —OCH₃pyridin- -5-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ 2-yl IA-L3-1.103 —OCH₃ cyclo- -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃hexyl IA-L3-1.104 —OH thiazol- 2-yl

TABLE 23

compound R⁴ R⁵ R^(C) substituent(s) IA-L3-1.1 —C(CH₃)₃ —OH —CH₃ —IA-L3-1.2 —C(CH₃)₃ —OH —CH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.27 —C(CH₃)₃ —OCH₃—CH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.111 —C(H)(CH₃)₂ —OCH₃ —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.112 —CH₂CH₃ —OCH₃ —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.113 —CH₂CH₃ —OH —H-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.114 —H —OH —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 24

compound R¹ substituent(s) IA-L3-1.88 —C(H)₂OC(O)C(H)₂C(H)₂CH₃-4-N[C(H)₂OC(O)CH₂CH₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.25 —CH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L3-1.26 —CH₃ -4-N(CH₃)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.115 —C(H)₂C(O)N(H)CH₂CH₃-4-N[C(H)₂C(O)N(H)CH₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.116 —C(H)₂OC(O)C(CH₃)₃-4-N[C(H)₂OC(O)C(CH₃)₃]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.117

-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.118 —CH₂C═CH₂ -4-N[C(H)₂C═CH₂]S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 25

compound R⁵ R⁶ IA-L3-2.1 —OH

IA-L3-2.2 —OCH₃

IA-L3-2.3 —OCH₃

IA-L3-2.4 —OCH₃

IA-L3-2.5 —OH

TABLE 26

compound R³ R⁵ IB-L3-1.1 —H —OCH₃ IB-L3-1.2 —H —OH IB-L3-1.3 —CH₃ —OCH₃IB-L3-1.4 —CH₃ —OH

TABLE 27

compound R⁵ R^(D) substituent(s) IA-L4-1.1 —H —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IA-L4-1.2 —OH —H — IA-L4-1.3 —OH —H -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.4 —OH —H-4-CH₂S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.5 —OH —H -4-NO₂ IA-L4-1.6 —OH —H -4-NH₂ IA-L4-1.7—OCH₃ —CH₃ -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.8 —OCH₃ —H — IA-L4-1.9 —OCH₃ —H-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.10 —OCH₃ —H -4-CH₂S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.11 —OCH₃ —H-2-OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L4-1.12 —OCH₃ —H -2-Cl and-4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 28

IB-L4-1.1

TABLE 29

compound R⁵ substituent(s) IA-L5-1-1.1 —OH -4-N(H)C(O)OC(CH₃)₃IA-L5-1-1.2 —OH -3-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L5-1-1.3 —OH -3-C(O)OC(H)₂CH₃IA-L5-1-1.4 —OH -3-CH₃ [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻] IA-L5-1-1.5 —OH -4-C(O)OCH₃IA-L5-1-1.6 —OH -3-OH [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻] IA-L5-1-1.7 —OH -3-C(O)N[C(H)₂CH₃]₂[C(F)₃C(O)O⁻] IA-L5-1-1.8 —OH -3-C(O)NH₂ [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻]

TABLE 30

R⁶ ring/ring compound R⁵ structure substituent(s) IA-L5-1-1.10 —OHpiperazin-1-yl -4-C(O)OC(CH₃)₃ IA-L5-1-1.11 —OH pyrrolidin-1-yl-3-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L5-1-1.12 —OH pyrrolidin-1-yl -3-N(H)C(O)OC(CH₃)₃IA-L5-1-1.13 —OH morpholin-4-yl -2-C(H)₃ and -6-C(H)₃ [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻]IA-L5-1-1.14 —OH morpholin-4-yl — [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻]

TABLE 31

compound R⁵ R⁶ IA-L5-1-2.1 —OCH₃

IA-L5-1-2.2 —OH

TABLE 32

compound R⁵ IA-L5-2-1.1 —OCH₃ IA-L5-2-1.2 —H

TABLE 33

compound substituent(s) IB-L5-2-1.1 -2-C(O)OCH₃ and -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃IB-L5-2-1.2 -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

TABLE 34

IA-L6-1.1

TABLE 35

IA-L8-1.1

TABLE 36

R⁶ ring/ compound R^(L) R⁵ ring structure substituent(s) IA-L9-1.1—CH₂CH₃ —OH cyclohexyl — [C(F)₃C(O)O⁻] IA-L9-1.2 —CH₃ —OH cyclohexyl —[C(F)₃C(O)O⁻] IA-L9-1.3 —H —OH phenyl -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L9-1.4 —H —OCH₃phenyl -4-N(H)S(O)₂CH₃

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IA-L11-1.1

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IA-L12-1.1

D. Isomers

This invention also is directed, in part, to all isomers of thecompounds of formula I (and their salts) (i.e., structural andstereoisomers). Structural isomers include chain and position isomers.Stereoisomers include E/Z isomers (i.e., isomers with regard to one ormore double bonds), enantiomers (i.e., stereo-isomers that have oppositeconfigurations at all stereogenic centers), and diastereoisomers (i.e.,stereo-isomers that have the same configuration at one or morestereogenic centers, but differ at other stereogenic centers).

E. Salts

This invention also is directed, in part, to all salts of the compoundsof formula I. A salt of a compound may be advantageous due to one ormore of the salt's properties, such as, for example, enhancedpharmaceutical stability in differing temperatures and humidities, or adesirable solubility in water or other solvents. Where a salt isintended to be administered to a patient (as opposed to, for example,being in use in an in vitro context), the salt preferably ispharmaceutically acceptable and/or physiologically compatible. The term“pharmaceutically acceptable” is used adjectivally in this patentapplication to mean that the modified noun is appropriate for use as apharmaceutical product or as a part of a pharmaceutical product.Pharmaceutically acceptable salts include salts commonly used to formalkali metal salts and to form addition salts of free acids or freebases. In general, these salts typically may be prepared by conventionalmeans by reacting, for example, the appropriate acid or base with acompound of the invention.

Pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of the compounds offormula I can be prepared from an inorganic or organic acid. Examples ofoften suitable inorganic acids include hydrochloric, hydrobromic,hydroiodic, nitric, carbonic, sulfuric, and phosphoric acid. Suitableorganic acids generally include, for example, aliphatic, cycloaliphatic,aromatic, araliphatic, heterocyclic, carboxylic, and sulfonic classes oforganic acids. Specific examples of often suitable organic acids includeacetate, trifluoroacetate, formate, propionate, succinate, glycolate,gluconate, digluconate, lactate, malate, tartaric acid, citrate,ascorbate, glucuronate, maleate, fumarate, pyruvate, aspartate,glutamate, benzoate, anthranilic acid, mesylate, stearate, salicylate,p-hydroxybenzoate, phenylacetate, mandelate, embonate (pamoate),ethanesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, pantothenate,2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, sulfanilate, cyclohexylaminosulfonate, algenicacid, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, galactarate, galacturonate, adipate,alginate, bisulfate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate,cyclopentanepropionate, dodecylsulfate, glycoheptanoate,glycerophosphate, heptanoate, hexanoate, nicotinate, oxalate, palmoate,pectinate, 2-naphthalesulfonate, 3-phenylpropionate, picrate, pivalate,thiocyanate, tosylate, and undecanoate.

Pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts of the compounds offormula I include, for example, metallic salts and organic salts.Preferred metallic salts include alkali metal (group Ia) salts, alkalineearth metal (group IIa) salts, and other physiologically acceptablemetal salts. Such salts may be made from aluminum, calcium, lithium,magnesium, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Preferred organic salts can bemade from amines, such as tromethamine, diethylamine,N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine, chloroprocaine, choline, diethanolamine,ethylenediamine, meglumine (N-methylglucamine), and procaine. Basicnitrogen-containing groups can be quaternized with agents such as loweralkyl (C₁-C₆) halides (e.g., methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chlorides,bromides, and iodides), dialkyl sulfates (e.g., dimethyl, diethyl,dibutyl, and diamyl sulfates), long chain halides (e.g., decyl, lauryl,myristyl, and stearyl chlorides, bromides, and iodides), arylalkylhalides (e.g., benzyl and phenethyl bromides), and others.

In some embodiments, the salt is sodium salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is monosodium salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is disodium salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is potassium salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is monopotassium salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is choline salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is monocholine salt ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is sodium salt of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is disodium salt of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is potassium salt of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the salt is monopotassium salt of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

F. Purity

Compounds of formula I (and salts thereof) with any level of purity(including pure and substantially pure) are within the scope ofApplicants' invention. The term “substantially pure” in reference to acompound/salt/isomer, means that the preparation/composition containingthe compound/salt/isomer contains more than about 85% by weight of thecompound/salt/isomer, preferably more than about 90% by weight of thecompound/salt/isomer, preferably more than about 95% by weight of thecompound/salt/isomer, preferably more than about 97% by weight of thecompound/salt/isomer, and preferably more than about 99% by weight ofthe compound/salt/isomer.

G. Crystalline Forms of Some Specific Compounds and Salts of theInvention G1. Crystalline Forms ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.3)

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.3), namely the solvate, hydrate, and solvent-freecrystalline forms discussed below.

G1A. IB-L0-2.3 Solvates

This invention also relates, in part, to an ethanol solvate of compoundIB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2,26.9±0.2, and 29.4±0.2 degrees two theta (20). In some such embodiments,the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.3±0.2,9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and29.4±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the ethanol solvate hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2,13.6±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.4±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 17.5±0.2,19.2±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.4±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 17.2±0.2,17.5±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.4±0.2 degrees2θ. In other embodiments, the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.6±0.2,17.2±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.4±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the ethanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern substantially as shown in FIG. 1. The 2θ values for the peaks inFIG. 1 (and their intensities) are as follows: 8.25 (54), 9.67 (74),9.92 (63), 10.59 (21), 13.64 (49), 17.25 (40), 17.51 (20), 19.19 (66),19.43 (100), 22.75 (19), 26.92 (25), and 29.39 (18).

This invention also relates, in part, to an acetonitrile solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.3±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.2±0.2,19.1±0.2, and 19.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, theacetonitrile solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.3±0.2,8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 19.1±0.2, and 19.5±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 5.3±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2,13.8±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 19.1±0.2, and 19.5±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.3±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.2±0.2,17.7±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 19.5±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.8±0.2, and 27.2±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.3±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2,17.2±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 19.5±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.8±0.2, and 27.2±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 5.3±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.5±0.2,13.8±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 19.5±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.8±0.2,and 27.2±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the acetonitrile solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 3. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 3 (and their intensities) are as follows: 5.27 (14),8.29 (33), 9.72 (100), 10.53 (20), 13.77 (67), 17.25 (38), 17.69 (17),19.05 (63), 19.47 (58), 22.05 (19), 22.75 (16), and 27.17 (21).

This invention also relates, in part, to an ethyl acetate solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the ethyl acetate solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 18.7±0.2, 38.5±0.2,and 44.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the ethyl acetatesolvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2,10.6±0.2, 18.7±0.2, 38.5±0.2, and 44.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the ethyl acetate solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 18.7±0.2, 38.5±0.2, and 44.7±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the ethyl acetate solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 17.4±0.2,18.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 28.2±0.2, 38.5±0.2, and 44.7±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the ethyl acetate solvate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 13.7±0.2,17.4±0.2, 18.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 28.2±0.2, 38.5±0.2, and 44.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the ethyl acetate solvate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 7.9±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.6±0.2,13.7±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 18.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 28.2±0.2, 38.5±0.2,and 44.7±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the ethyl acetate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern substantially as shown in FIG. 4. The 2θ values for the peaks inFIG. 4 (and their intensities) are as follows: 7.94 (24), 9.33 (26),9.72 (13), 10.58 (23), 13.71 (19), 17.40 (28), 18.72 (44), 21.69 (8),22.04 (10), 28.23 (8), 38.45 (100), and 44.66 (95).

This invention also relates, in part, to a 2-propanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the 2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2,19.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and 22.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the 2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2,21.6±0.2, and 22.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingfive or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.2±0.2,9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and22.5±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2,19.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.8±0.2, 26.0±0.2, and 28.0±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the 2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 18.1±0.2,18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.8±0.2, 26.0±0.2, and 28.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the 2-propanol solvate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2,18.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.8±0.2, 26.0±0.2,and 28.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 2-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 5. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 5 (and their intensities) are as follows: 8.18 (32),9.26 (100), 10.12 (81), 16.28 (93), 18.11 (30), 18.59 (63), 19.40 (67),21.57 (60), 22.51 (31), 23.82 (29), 25.94 (24), and 28.05 (29).

This invention also relates, in part, to a methanol solvate of compoundIB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the methanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.4±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2,and 19.6±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the methanol solvatehas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 8.4±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2,13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2, and 19.6±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the methanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 8.4±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2, and19.6±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the methanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.4±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 13.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2,19.3±0.2, 19.6±0.2, and 27.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the methanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.4±0.2,9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 13.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 19.6±0.2, and27.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the methanol solvate hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 8.4±0.2, 9.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2,13.5±0.2, 13.8±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 19.6±0.2, and 27.1±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the methanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 6. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 6 (and their intensities) are as follows: 8.36 (48),9.74 (65), 10.05 (74), 13.55 (24), 13.79 (69), 17.40 (32), 19.30 (80),19.58 (100), and 27.08 (24).

This invention also relates, in part, to a 1-propanol solvate ofcompound IB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the 1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 18.4±0.2,19.3±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and 22.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the 1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 18.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2,21.6±0.2, and 22.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingfive or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.2±0.2,9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 18.4±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and22.8±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 16.2±0.2,18.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and 22.8±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the 1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 15.7±0.2,16.2±0.2, 18.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2, and 22.8±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the 1-propanol solvate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 8.2±0.2, 9.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.5±0.2,15.7±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 18.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2,and 22.8±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 1-propanol solvate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 7. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 7 (and their intensities) are as follows: 8.15 (27),9.26 (87), 10.08 (84), 10.47 (62), 15.73 (40), 16.24 (100), 18.37 (41),18.59 (49), 19.33 (50), 20.97 (28), 21.65 (71), and 22.81 (44).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing theabove solvates by suspending compound IB-L0-2.3 in the correspondingsolvent.

G1B. Solvent Free IB-L0-2.3

This invention also relates, in part, to a solvent free crystalline formof compound IB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 16.2±0.2, and18.3±0.2 degrees two theta (20). In some such embodiments, the solventfree compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 16.2±0.2, and 18.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In othersuch embodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 16.2±0.2, and18.3±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 14.9±0.2,16.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 26.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 14.9±0.2,16.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 26.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 14.9±0.2,16.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 26.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other suchembodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising eight or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 14.9±0.2,16.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 26.5±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the solvent free compound IB-L0-2.3 has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 8. The 2θvalues for the peaks in FIG. 8 (and their intensities) are as follows:6.20 (36), 7.85 (66), 9.89 (61), 10.12 (75), 14.87 (27), 16.19 (89),18.32 (100), 19.82 (77), and 26.53 (34).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thesolvent free crystalline form of compound IB-L0-2.3 by desolvating oneof IB-L0-2.3 solvates discussed above. A solvate can be desolvated byheating the solvate solid for about 10 min at −125° C.

G1C. IB-L0-2.3 Hydrate

This invention also relates, in part, to a hydrate of compoundIB-L0-2.3.

In some embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising one or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.4±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.9±0.2, and 18.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.4±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.9±0.2, and 18.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising one or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.4±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2, and 24.4±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.4±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2, and24.4±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the hydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 6.4±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2,and 24.4±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising one or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 17.5±0.2,17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 24.4±0.2, and 25.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of6.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 17.5±0.2,17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 24.4±0.2, and 25.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 6.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.1±0.2, 15.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 17.5±0.2,17.9±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 24.4±0.2, and 25.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patternsubstantially as shown in FIG. 9. The 2θ values for the peaks in FIG. 9(and their intensities) are as follows: 6.42 (60), 12.71 (33), 12.89(58), 14.05 (17), 15.68 (18), 17.22 (44), 17.53 (100), 17.86 (51), 18.87(77), 21.25 (17), 24.35 (28), and 24.95 (20).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thehydrate by suspending the above-described solvent free crystallinecompound in water. The hydrate was prepared by suspending 300 mg of thesolvent free crystalline compound in 2 ml of water at 45° C. for fourdays.

G2. Crystalline Forms ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,Monosodium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,monosodium salt, namely the pattern A, pattern B, and pattern Ccrystalline forms discussed below.

This invention relates, in part, to a pattern A crystalline monosodiumsalt.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2,and 23.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Amonosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising threeor more peaks selected from the group consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2,12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, and 23.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2,22.8±0.2, and 23.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2,23.3±0.2, and 23.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the patternA monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 4.6±0.2,10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, and 23.9±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2,15.6±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, and 23.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.0±0.2, 18.6±0.2,22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, 23.9±0.2, and 28.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.0±0.2,18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, 23.9±0.2, and 28.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.0±0.2,18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, 23.9±0.2, and 28.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising eight or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.6±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.0±0.2,18.6±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.3±0.2, 23.9±0.2, and 28.3±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 10. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 10 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.64 (62),10.41 (38), 12.04 (38), 15.62 (44), 15.99 (44), 18.63 (49), 22.77 (60),23.29 (40), 23.93 (100), and 28.31 (56).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern A monosodium salt. The pattern A monosodium salt was prepared byadding 1M aqueous NaOH (0.548 ml) to compound IB-L0-2.3 (225.72 mg),seeding the resulting suspension with crystallineN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,disodium salt (prepared as discussed below), and equilibrating theresulting suspension at ambient conditions. The pattern A monosodiumsalt was formed on the following day through a solution-mediatedprocess. The stoichiometry of the salt was presumed to be 1:1 based onthe crystallization procedure. This invention also relates, in part, toa pattern B crystalline monosodium salt.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the patternB monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.4±0.2,10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, 29.1±0.2,and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Bmonosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising threeor more peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2,14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2,18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2,29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, thepattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising eight or more peaks selected from the group consisting of5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2,19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, 29.1±0.2,and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Bmonosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising twoor more peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2,14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising two or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, and 31.8±0.2degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salthas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2,23.7±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, thepattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2,21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2,19.2±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2,18.8±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2,21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, and 16.3±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2,10.8±0.2, 16.3±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments,the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salthas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2,10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salthas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2,10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2,and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, the pattern Bmonosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising peaksat 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet other such embodiments, thepattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2,18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. Infurther such embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2,14.4±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.1±0.2, 23.7±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet further suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2,23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet further suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2,23.7±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In yet further suchembodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising peaks at 5.4±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.3±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.6±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.1±0.2,23.7±0.2, 28.8±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.8±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 12. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 12 (and their intensities) are as follows: 5.36 (100),10.75 (42), 14.43 (20), 16.34 (60), 17.00 (25), 18.83 (18), 19.24 (18),19.66 (12), 21.64 (29), 22.12 (41), 23.73 (32), 28.83 (9), 29.10 (9),and 31.78 (10).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern B monosodium salt. The pattern B monosodium salt can prepared bysuspending the pattern A monosodium salt (for example, ˜30 mg) invarious organic solvents (e.g., ˜125 ul acetonitrile, ethanol,1-propanol, or 2-propanol) at room temperature. The pattern B monosodiumsalt was also prepared by seeding a solution with pattern B monosodiumsalt. Compound IB-L0-2.3 (12.5 g) was dissolved in DMSO (37.5 ml) at˜68° C. 1.04 g NaOH dissolved in 6.3 ml of water, 6.3 ml 2-propanol, and12.5 ml 35.2:1 v/v 2-propanol/water was added. The solution was seededwith 125 mg of pattern B seeds slurried in 12.5 ml of 35.2:1 v/v2-propanol/water, and the crystallization slurry was incubated at ˜68°C. for ˜1.5 h. 175 ml 35.2:1 v/v 2-propanol/water at ˜68° C. was addedover ˜7 h, and the crystallization slurry was cooled to ˜0° C. over noless than 7 h. The crystals were isolated by filtration and analyzed byPXRD. The crystals were then dried at ˜50° C. under vacuum(approximately 3 inches of mercury). The dried crystals were analyzed byPXRD, which showed no change in comparison to the pre-drying sample. Thestoichiometry of the pattern B monosodium salt was confirmed by ionchromatography.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern C crystallinemonosodium salt.

In some embodiments, the pattern C monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.0±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, and 22.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern C monosodium salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2,18.8±0.2, and 22.7±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern C monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.0±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 18.8±0.2, and22.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern A monosodiumsalt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2,17.8±0.2, 18.8±0.2, and 22.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments,the pattern A monosodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising five or more peaks selected from the group consisting of5.0±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 18.8±0.2, and 22.7±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern C monosodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 14. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 14 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.97 (100),12.03 (24), 17.55 (32), 17.80 (77), 18.79 (23), and 22.74 (33).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern C monosodium salt. The pattern C monosodium salt was prepared asfollows. Pattern B monosodium salt (100 mg) was dissolved in 400 ul DMSOand 2 ml 12:1 v/v 2-propanol/H₂O at 70° C. Pattern B monosodium saltseed crystals were added to the solution, and the solution was thencooled to ambient temperature over 20 min. Filtration yielded crystalsof the pattern C monosodium salt.

G3. Crystalline Form ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(21-1)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,Disodium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to a crystalline form ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,disodium salt.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 4.8±0.2, 9.6±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2,and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the disodium salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 9.6±0.2, 10.5±0.2,13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the disodium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 4.8±0.2, 9.6±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2,15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 4.8±0.2, 9.6±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2,22.7±0.2, 23.0±0.2, and 23.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the disodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 4.8±0.2,9.6±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, 22.7±0.2,23.0±0.2, and 23.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, thedisodium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 9.6±0.2,10.5±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 14.6±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.0±0.2,and 23.3±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern substantially as shown in FIG. 15. The 2θ values for the peaksin FIG. 15 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.80 (100), 9.59(10), 10.51 (13), 12.98 (11), 14.56 (8), 15.38 (12), 16.84 (6), 22.68(10), 23.04 (6), and 23.33 (4).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thedisodium salt. The disodium salt was prepared by suspending compoundIB-L0-2.3 (52.83 mg) in 1M aqueous NaOH (1.1 ml) (the molar ratiocompound:NaOH was 1:10). The solution was heated to 36° C., and thesolid dissolved completely to yield a clear solution. The solution wasnaturally cooled to ambient temperature, and the salt crystallized in 24h. Alternatively, the disodium salt was prepared by suspending compoundIB-L0-2.3 (51 mg) in EtOH (1 ml). NaOH in 1.2 ml of 5:1 v/v EtOH/H₂O(2.1 molar equivalent) was added. The reaction mixture was concentratedand 2 ml acetonitrile was added to induce crystallization. Thestoichiometry of this solid was determined by ion chromatography.

G4. Crystalline Form ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,Monopotassium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to a crystalline form ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,monopotassium salt.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 18.1±0.2,19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2, and 25.7±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the monopotassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2,18.1±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2, and 25.7±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the monopotassium salt has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.3±0.2,16.9±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2,and 25.7±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 18.1±0.2,19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 21.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2, and 25.7±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some such embodiments, the monopotassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2,18.1±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 21.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2,and 25.7±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the monopotassiumsalt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.3±0.2,13.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 18.1±0.2, 19.1±0.2, 20.0±0.2, 21.1±0.2, 21.5±0.2,23.5±0.2, 24.8±0.2, and 25.7±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 17. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 17 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.97 (100),9.94 (7), 11.33 (15), 13.28 (7), 16.91 (5), 18.13 (7), 19.14 (4), 20.00(4), 21.13 (4), 21.45 (4), 23.54 (4), 24.84 (3), and 25.67 (6).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing themonopotassium salt. The monopotassium salt was prepared in aqueousmedium. 0.366 ml of 1M aqueous KOH was added to 150.56 mg of compoundIB-L0-2.3 (molar ratio 1:1.2). The resulting suspension was equilibratedat ambient conditions. The monopotassium salt was formed on thefollowing day through a solution-mediated process. Alternatively, themonopotassium salt was prepared by suspending compound IB-L0-2.3 (300mg) in 3 ml acetonitrile. KOH in 1.3 mL of H₂O (2.1 molar equivalent)was added. Additional 1 ml H₂O was added to dissolve all solids.Afterwards, 12 ml acetonitrile was added to induce crystallization. Thestoichiometry of the salt was confirmed by ion chromatograph.

G5. Crystalline Forms ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,Monocholine Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,monocholine salt, namely the pattern A and pattern B crystalline formsdiscussed below.

This invention relates, in part, to a pattern A crystalline monocholinesalt.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 10.9±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.5±0.2, 17.0±0.2,17.8±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.5±0.2, and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 10.9±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.5±0.2, 17.0±0.2,17.8±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.5±0.2, and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 10.9±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.5±0.2, 17.0±0.2,17.8±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.5±0.2, and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 10.9±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 13.6±0.2,15.5±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 19.5±0.2, 19.7±0.2, and 21.9±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 19. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 19 (and their intensities) are as follows: 10.94 (42),12.06 (20), 12.96 (26), 13.42 (64), 13.64 (27), 15.51 (18), 16.98 (78),17.81 (26), 18.32 (100), 19.49 (48), 19.70 (33), and 21.91 (22).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern A monocholine salt. It was prepared in a solvent mixture oftetrahydrofuran (THF) and methanol. Compound IB-L0-2.3 (56.79 mg) wasdissolved in THF at 60° C., 40.01 mg of choline hydroxide solution (45wt % in methanol) was added resulting in a molar ratio of 1:1.2. Thecrystals formed upon natural cooling to ambient temperature.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern B crystallinemonocholine salt.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.0±0.2, 9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.9±0.2,17.0±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 8.0±0.2, 9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 13.7±0.2,15.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 8.0±0.2, 9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2,13.7±0.2, 15.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 22.1±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 8.0±0.2, 9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2,15.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 21.8±0.2,and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Bmonocholine salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.0±0.2,9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2,17.4±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 21.8±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 8.0±0.2, 9.4±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 13.0±0.2,13.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.4±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.9±0.2,19.8±0.2, 21.8±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B monocholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 21. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 21 (and their intensities) are as follows: 7.96 (41),9.38 (34), 10.96 (24), 12.98 (76), 13.34 (33), 13.72 (37), 15.90 (100),17.03 (60), 17.42 (37), 18.30 (31), 18.85 (93), 19.82 (90), 21.76 (38),and 22.06 (46).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern B monocholine salt. It was prepared by suspending amorphouscholine salt in ethyl acetate for seven days.

G6. Crystalline Form ofN-(6-(3-Tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,Dicholine Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to a crystalline form ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,dicholine salt.

In some embodiments, the dicholine salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2,and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the dicholine salthas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 12.9±0.2,17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the dicholine salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2,18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, and 21.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the dicholine salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2,21.9±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, thedicholine salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising threeor more peaks selected from the group consisting of 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2,12.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 22.1±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the dicholine salt has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 8.6±0.2, 11.0±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2,18.9±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 22.1±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the dicholine salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern substantially as shown in FIG. 23. The 2θ values for the peaksin FIG. 23 (and their intensities) are as follows: 8.62 (28), 10.98(29), 12.93 (50), 15.88 (100), 17.03 (42), 17.47 (29), 18.88 (66), 19.82(57), 21.89 (42), 2.07 (41).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thedicholine salt. It was prepared by suspending compound IB-L0-2.3 (200mg) in 0.75 ml MeOH. Choline hydroxide in MeOH (210 ml, 45 wt %, 2.10molar equivalent) was added. The reaction mixture was concentrated, and4 ml acetonitrile and 6 ml isopropyl acetate were added. The reactionmixture was then seeded with trace amount of the compound IB-L0-2.3monopotassium salt seed crystals (discussed above). The reaction mixturestarted to crystallize shortly after. The stoichiometry of the salt wasdetermined by solution ¹H NMR.

G7. Crystalline Forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideDisodium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidedisodium salt, namely the nonahydrate and tetrahydrate crystalline formsdiscussed below.

This invention relates, in part, to a nonahydrate crystalline disodiumsalt. The crystallographic unit cell parameters of the nonahydratecrystalline disodium salt have been determined to be as follows: a is8.9 Å, b is 9.4 Å, and c is 20.7 Å (more precisely, a is 8.926(2)Å, b is9.415(2)Å, and c is 20.674(5)Å); the cell angles are: α—94.8°, β—93.3°,and γ—107.0° (more precisely, α is 94.796(4)°, β is 93.345(4)°, and γ is107.013(4)°; and the cell volume is 1649 Å³ (more precisely,1649.3(7)Å³). The salt crystallizes in the P-1 space group.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.7±0.2,16.4±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 23.5±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate hasan X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2,11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.7±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.8±0.2,20.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 23.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments,the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising five or more peaks selected from the group consisting of4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.7±0.2, 16.4±0.2,17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 23.5±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2, 14.7±0.2,14.9±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2,20.9±0.2, 21.9±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2,14.7±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 19.8±0.2,20.8±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.9±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.3±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.9±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.9±0.2,14.7±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 19.8±0.2,20.8±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.9±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 23.5±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt nonahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 24. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 24 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.31 (100),10.36 (12), 10.91 (23), 11.61 (52), 12.93 (24), 14.73 (65), 14.89 (20),16.44 (41), 17.80 (38), 19.44 (26), 19.67 (37), 19.83 (59), 20.75 (69),20.89 (21), 21.92 (43), 22.13 (40), and 22.42 (24).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thedisodium salt nonahydrate. It was prepared in aqueous medium. AqueousNaOH (1M, 1.18 ml) was added to(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.1) (27.82 mg) (molar ratio 1:20 acid:base). Theresulting suspension was equilibrated at ambient conditions. Thedisodium salt nonahydrate formed seven days later through asolution-mediated process. Alternatively, the disodium salt nonahydratewas prepared by suspending 278.8 mg of compound IB-L1-1.1 in 1.25 ml THFwhile heated to about 50° C. Aqueous NaOH (1N, 1.5 ml, 2.2 molarequivalents) was added. The solid dissolved completely to yield a clearsolution, which was naturally cooled to ambient temperatures. The saltcrystallized spontaneously. The molecular structure was determined bysingle crystal diffractometry.

This invention relates, in part, to a tetrahydrate crystalline disodiumsalt.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 20.9±0.2,21.6±0.2, 25.0±0.2, and 29.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the disodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.6±0.2,25.0±0.2, and 29.5±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, thedisodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising five or more peaks selected from the group consisting of4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.6±0.2,25.0±0.2, and 29.5±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2,20.9±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 25.0±0.2, 29.5±0.2, and 34.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the disodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 17.0±0.2,17.5±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 25.0±0.2, 29.5±0.2, and 34.2±0.2 degrees2θ. In other such embodiments, the disodium salt tetrahydrate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 14.4±0.2,17.0±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 25.0±0.2, 29.5±0.2, and 34.2±0.2degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the disodium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 25. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 25 (and their intensities) are as follows: 4.81 (100),12.07 (7), 14.01 (27), 14.41 (8), 16.96 (18), 17.53 (11), 20.87 (18),21.58 (22), 24.99 (11), 29.47 (9), and 34.20 (9).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thedisodium salt tetrahydrate by suspending the nonahydrate disodium saltin an organic solvent (e.g., ethanol, 1-propanol, or 2-propanol).

G8. Crystalline Form of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideDipotassium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to a crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidedipotassium salt tetrahydrate.

The crystallographic unit cell parameters of the dipotassium salttetrahydrate have been determined to be as follows: a is 14.5 Å, b is10.8 Å, and c is 35.8 Å (more precisely, a is 14.454(14)Å, b is10.763(14)Å, and c is 35.75(4)Å); the cell angle is: β—98.8° (moreprecisely, β is 98.82(3)°; and the cell volume is 5499 Å³ (moreprecisely, 5499(11)Å³). The salt crystallizes in the C2/c space group.

In some embodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.0±0.2,16.5±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2, 22.2±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2,and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the dipotassium salttetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2,12.4±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.0±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2,22.2±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2, and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 15.0±0.2,16.5±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2, 22.2±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2,and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 12.6±0.2, 13.7±0.2,15.0±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.7±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2,22.2±0.2, 22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2, and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 12.6±0.2, 13.7±0.2,15.0±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.7±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2,22.2±0.2, 22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2, and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.0±0.2, 11.9±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 12.6±0.2, 13.7±0.2,15.0±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 20.7±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.3±0.2,22.2±0.2, 22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.4±0.2, and 29.3±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the dipotassium salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 27. The 2θvalues for the peaks in FIG. 27 (and their intensities) are as follows:5.00 (100), 11.86 (34), 12.39 (32), 12.64 (19), 13.70 (23), 15.03 (21),16.47 (24), 16.66 (24), 17.12 (28), 20.75 (29), 20.81 (33), 21.34 (22),22.15 (46), 22.38 (31), 24.02 (24), 26.44 (24), and 29.32 (21).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thedipotassium salt tetrahydrate by suspending compound IB-L1-1.1 (261.13mg) in 1.25 ml THF while heated to about 50° C. Aqueous KOH (1N, 1.3 ml,2.2 molar equivalent) was added. The solid dissolved completely to yielda clear solution, which was naturally cooled to ambient temperatures.Crystallization occurred during the slow evaporation process.

G9. Crystalline Forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideMonopotassium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidemonopotassium salt, namely the trihydrate and dihydrate crystallineforms discussed below.

This invention relates, in part, to a monopotassium salt trihydrate. Thecrystallographic unit cell parameters of the trihydrate crystallinemonopotassium salt have been determined to be as follows: a is 9.0 Å, bis 8.3 Å, and c is 18.6 Å (more precisely, a is 9.0393(16)Å, b is8.3332(15)Å, and c is 18.582(3)Å); the cell angles are: α—80.5°,β—85.1°, and γ—80.5° (more precisely, α is 80.511(2)°, β is 85.134(3)°,and γ is 80.531(2)°; and the cell volume is 1359 Å³ (more precisely,1359.3(4)Å³). The salt crystallizes in the P-1 space group.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.3±0.2,16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2,15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, and 23.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydratehas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2,13.4±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2,and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 13.6±0.2,15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2,22.6±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, themonopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2,21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 22.6±0.2, and 23.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydratehas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2,13.4±0.2, 13.6±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2,22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 22.6±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 13.6±0.2,15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2,22.6±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, themonopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction patterncomprising three or more peaks selected from the group consisting of4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2,21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 4.8±0.2, 10.8±0.2, 11.3±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.3±0.2,16.9±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 21.7±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.5±0.2, and 23.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt trihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 28. The 2θvalues for the peaks in FIG. 28 (and their intensities) are as follows:4.83 (60), 10.79 (100), 11.31 (22), 13.42 (41), 13.59 (18), 15.32 (21),16.90 (38), 21.24 (22), 21.68 (20), 21.68 (21), 22.15 (22), 22.55 (29),22.63 (23), and 23.02 (27).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing themonopotassium salt trihydrate. It was prepared by suspending compoundIB-L1-1.1 (108.81 mg) in 0.4 ml THF while heated to about 50° C. AqueousKOH solution (1N, 0.278 ml, 1.2 molar equivalent) was added. The soliddissolved completely to yield a clear solution. Additional 1.6 ml THFwas added to the solution, which was then naturally cooled to ambienttemperatures and crystallization was observed. Alternatively, themonopotassium salt trihydrate was prepared by suspending compoundIB-L1-1.1 (343.89 mg) in 1.0 ml THF while heated to 50° C. Aqueous KOH(1 N, 0.878 ml, 1.2 molar equivalent) was added. The solid dissolvedcompletely to yield a clear solution. Ethanol was added to the solutiondropwise to a total volume of 4.0 ml. The solution was then naturallycooled to ambient temperature and crystallization was observed.

This invention relates, in part, to a monopotassium salt dihydrate.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.8±0.2, 16.1±0.2, and 19.7±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 16.1±0.2,17.7±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 16.1±0.2,17.7±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 16.1±0.2,17.7±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monopotassium salt dihydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 29. The 2θvalues for the peaks in FIG. 29 (and their intensities) are as follows:7.68 (19), 8.83 (100), 12.40 (7), 13.97 (10), 16.12 (25), 17.75 (9),19.22 (12), 19.73 (40), 23.05 (9), and 29.21 (7).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing themonopotassium salt dihydrate. It was prepared by suspending themonopotassium salt trihydrate in media of low water activity, such as anethanol/H₂O mixture (50/1 v/v). Alternatively, the monopotassium saltdihydrate was prepared by dissolving potassium trihydrate solid (1.8 g)in 36 mL of IPA and 4 ml water at 80° C. The resulting solution wascooled to 55° C. over 1 h. The solution was then seeded with 7.5 mg ofdihydrate crystals at 55° C. and maintained at 55° C. for 1 h. Heptane(36 ml) was then added over 3 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0°C., and filtration yielded a material containing both di- and trihydratecrystals. The solid was then reslurried in 20 mL of 10:1 v/v EtOH/H₂O at50° C. for 3 h and cooled to 25° C. over 5 h. The slurry was then mixedat 25° C. for additional 3 days and cooled to 0° C. over 3 h and held atthis temperature for 2 h. The resulting crystals were filtered andair-dried on filter funnel for 1 h to give dihydrate. The dihydratemonopotassium salt was also prepared by slurrying a mixture of dihydrateand trihydrate crystals in 10:1 v/v EtOH/H₂O at 80° C. for 2 days. Thepotassium content was confirmed by ion chromatography.

G10. Crystalline Form of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide1/7 Potassium Salt

This invention also relates, in part, to a crystalline form of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide1/7 potassium salt.

In some embodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2,13.4±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.4±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 22.9±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2,11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2,18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 21.2±0.2,22.1±0.2, and 22.9±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the 1/7potassium salt has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising fiveor more peaks selected from the group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2,10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2,16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2,20.5±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 22.1±0.2, and 22.9±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2,13.4±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.4±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 22.1±0.2,22.9±0.2, 24.3±0.2, 24.9±0.2, and 25.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2,13.4±0.2, 15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.4±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 22.1±0.2,22.9±0.2, 24.3±0.2, 24.9±0.2, and 25.1±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 7.7±0.2, 8.3±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 11.4±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2,15.6±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 16.7±0.2, 17.2±0.2, 18.3±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.4±0.2,19.9±0.2, 20.2±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.2±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 22.9±0.2,24.3±0.2, 24.9±0.2, and 25.1±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the 1/7 potassium salt has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 31. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 31 (and their intensities) are as follows: 7.71 (19),8.33 (34), 10.10 (100), 10.66 (29), 11.39 (27), 12.04 (22), 13.39 (39),15.56 (41), 16.27 (62), 16.69 (70), 17.22 (59), 18.31 (18), 18.78 (47),19.44 (36), 19.89 (28), 20.19 (33), 20.54 (87), 20.80 (33), 21.15 (47),22.05 (24), 22.82 (67), 24.32 (22), 24.87 (22), and 25.07 (33).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing the 1/7potassium salt. It was prepared by suspending compound IB-L1-1.1 (2 g) 6ml THF at 50° C. One molar equivalent of KOH dissolved in 4.3 ml waterwas added, and the reaction mixture was heated to 65° C. to dissolve allsolids. The solution was then cooled to ambient temperatures over 2 hand spontaneous crystallization took place. The slurry was then cooledto 5° C. and held at that temperature for 2 h. The pale yellow crystalswere filtered and air-dried for 24 h at ambient conditions. Thepotassium content was determined by ion chromatography.

G11. Crystalline Form of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamideMonodiethylamine Salt Tetrahydrate

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidemonodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate.

In some embodiments, the monodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 9.5±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.8±0.2, 17.6±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2, and 29.8±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the monodiethylamine salttetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 9.5±0.2, 10.0±0.2,11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, 17.6±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2,21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2, and 29.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments,the monodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 9.5±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, 17.6±0.2,19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2, and 29.8±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the monodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 9.5±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2,16.8±0.2, 17.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2,21.9±0.2, and 29.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, themonodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 9.5±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2,17.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2,and 29.8±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the monodiethylaminesalt tetrahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingfive or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 9.5±0.2,10.0±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 14.4±0.2, 16.8±0.2, 17.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2,19.8±0.2, 20.8±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 21.9±0.2, and 29.8±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the monodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 32. The 2θvalues for the peaks in FIG. 32 (and their intensities) are as follows:9.45 (100), 9.97 (31), 11.85 (67), 12.09 (16), 14.38 (22), 16.80 (9),17.59 (10), 19.39 (8), 19.83 (21), 20.85 (25), 21.37 (12), 21.75 (34),21.87 (8), and 29.78 (7).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing themonodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate. It was prepared in aqueous medium.Compound IB-L1-1.1 was slowly added to 500 ul of 1M diethylamine untilno more solid can be dissolved into the solution. The solution was thenevaporated slowly at ambient temperatures and the salt crystallized 2days later. Alternatively, the monodiethylamine salt tetrahydrate wasprepared by suspending 64.15 mg of compound IB-L1-1.1 in 400 ul 1Mdiethylamine while heated to 50° C. About 5 drops of THF (˜20 ul) wasadded. The solid dissolved completely upon addition to yield a clearsolution. The solution was then evaporated at ambient temperature, andthe salt crystallized 4 days later. The stoichiometry of the salt wasconfirmed by solution ¹H NMR.

G12. Crystalline Forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.1)

This invention also relates, in part, to crystalline forms of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.1), namely the true polymorphs (pattern A, pattern B,pattern C, and pattern D) and hydrate (pattern AH, pattern BH, patternCH, and pattern DH) crystalline forms discussed below.

G12A. IB-L1-1.1 True Polymorphs

This invention relates, in part, to pattern A crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the pattern A polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2,22.7±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the patternA polymorph has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2,11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 22.7±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern A polymorph has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.5±0.2,18.8±0.2, 22.7±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 14.5±0.2,15.3±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 22.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.8±0.2, 26.0±0.2,and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Apolymorph has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2,11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2, 14.5±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2,22.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.8±0.2, 26.0±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern A polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 5.8±0.2, 9.9±0.2, 11.8±0.2, 12.4±0.2, 14.0±0.2,14.5±0.2, 15.3±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 22.2±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.8±0.2,26.0±0.2, and 29.2±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 34. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 34 (and their intensities) are as follows: 5.85 (28),9.88 (51), 11.79 (73), 12.38 (56), 14.03 (38), 14.45 (100), 15.27 (29),18.52 (39), 18.80 (47), 22.24 (40), 22.72 (77), 23.76 (39), 25.98 (22),and 29.21 (64).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing patternA polymorph. Pattern A polymorph was prepared as discussed in Example Fbelow.

This invention relates, in part, to pattern B crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the pattern B polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 11.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.1±0.2,18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 20.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2,and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern Bpolymorph has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 11.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2,15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 20.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2,22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the pattern B polymorph has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 11.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.4±0.2,20.4±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 22.4±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 36. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 36 (and their intensities) are as follows: 11.52 (71),13.30 (87), 15.37 (100), 16.42 (60), 17.13 (69), 18.60 (97), 19.37 (56),20.40 (62), 21.55 (55), 22.41 (39), 23.99 (33), 26.81 (31), and 28.98(50).

This invention relates, in part, to pattern C crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the pattern C polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 7.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 16.2±0.2,19.4±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.6±0.2, 24.3±0.2, and 27.6±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern C polymorph has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 7.7±0.2, 10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 12.0±0.2,13.4±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 20.5±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.6±0.2,24.3±0.2, and 27.6±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, thepattern C polymorph has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingfive or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 7.7±0.2,10.1±0.2, 10.6±0.2, 12.0±0.2, 13.4±0.2, 16.2±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 20.5±0.2,21.4±0.2, 22.0±0.2, 22.6±0.2, 24.3±0.2, and 27.6±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern C polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 37. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 37 (and their intensities) are as follows: 7.69 (27),10.13 (27), 10.64 (49), 12.01 (31), 13.39 (33), 16.25 (91), 19.44 (46),20.49 (100), 21.40 (35), 22.03 (37), 22.60 (30), 24.32 (23), and 27.55(27).

This invention relates, in part, to pattern D crystalline(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide.

In some embodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2, 16.1±0.2, 16.9±0.2,19.9±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2, and 26.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some suchembodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2, 16.1±0.2, 16.9±0.2,19.9±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2, and 26.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other suchembodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising five or more peaks selected from the group consistingof 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2, 16.1±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 19.9±0.2,22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2, and 26.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2, 16.1±0.2, 16.9±0.2,17.1±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.1±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2, and 26.0±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2, 16.1±0.2,16.9±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.1±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2, and 26.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern D polymorph has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 5.8±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 11.2±0.2, 15.2±0.2,16.1±0.2, 16.9±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 19.9±0.2, 20.1±0.2, 22.1±0.2, 24.7±0.2,and 26.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern D polymorph has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 38. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 38 (and their intensities) are as follows: 5.81 (24),10.70 (91), 11.23 (60), 15.17 (28), 16.10 (48), 16.89 (100), 17.10 (42),19.88 (81), 20.12 (100), 22.12 (59), 24.72 (37), and 25.91 (24).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing patternB, C, and D polymorphs by heating pattern A polymorph to about 160,about 225, and about 268° C., respectively using DSC.

G12B. IB-L1-1.1 Hydrates

This invention also relates, in part, to hydrates of compound IB-L1-1.1,namely to hydrates A, B, C, D, and E discussed below.

This invention relates, in part, to a pattern A(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrate.

In some embodiments, the pattern A hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 5.1±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.5±0.2, 10.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 16.5±0.2,17.1±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 20.7±0.2, 21.3±0.2, 21.6±0.2,25.8±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 28.4±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the pattern A hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 5.1±0.2,7.9±0.2, 9.5±0.2, 10.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.5±0.2,18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2, 20.7±0.2, 21.3±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 25.8±0.2, 26.8±0.2,and 28.4±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern Ahydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 5.1±0.2, 7.9±0.2, 9.5±0.2,10.3±0.2, 13.7±0.2, 16.5±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.2±0.2,20.7±0.2, 21.3±0.2, 21.6±0.2, 25.8±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 28.4±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern A hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 39. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 39 (and their intensities) are as follows: 5.13 (13),7.87 (80), 9.45 (100), 10.29 (60), 13.7 (28), 16.54 (30), 17.07 (17),17.51 (40), 18.80 (99), 19.18 (74), 20.69 (21), 21.25 (21), 21.63 (23),25.85 (32), 26.81 (20), and 28.35 (27).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern A hydrate by suspending pattern A polymorph (discussed above) inethyl acetate. The recovered pattern A hydrate contains ˜1 watermolecules per molecule of compound IB-L1-1.1.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern B(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrate.

In some embodiments, the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.3±0.2, 7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 14.9±0.2,15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2,24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments,the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingthree or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 6.3±0.2,7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2,18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2,and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern Bhydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 6.3±0.2, 7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2,12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2,19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.3±0.2, 7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.5±0.2,14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.4±0.2,22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.3±0.2, 7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.5±0.2,14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2, 19.4±0.2,22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.3±0.2, 7.7±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 12.7±0.2, 13.3±0.2,13.5±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 18.9±0.2,19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 24.0±0.2, 26.8±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern B hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 41. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 41( and their intensities) are as follows: 6.31 (7),7.72 (14), 10.45 (24), 12.67 (26), 13.30 (88), 13.50 (44), 14.89 (70),15.40 (100), 16.43 (43), 18.46 (47), 18.63 (86), 18.91 (26), 19.42 (33),22.52 (47), 23.52 (44), 24.02 (20), 26.82 (40), and 28.97 (49).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern B hydrate by suspending pattern A polymorph (discussed above) inacetonitrile/water (9/1 v/v). The recovered pattern B hydrate contains˜0.7 water molecules per molecule of compound IB-L1-1.1.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern C(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrate.

In some embodiments, the pattern C hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 10.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2,18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern C hydrate has an X-raypowder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected fromthe group consisting of 10.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2,16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2,and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern Chydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or morepeaks selected from the group consisting of 10.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2,14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2,23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern C hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 10.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.5±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2,16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2,and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern C hydratehas an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three or more peaksselected from the group consisting of 10.5±0.2, 13.3±0.2, 13.5±0.2,14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2, 19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2,23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments,the pattern C hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprisingfive or more peaks selected from the group consisting of 10.5±0.2,13.3±0.2, 13.5±0.2, 14.9±0.2, 15.4±0.2, 16.4±0.2, 18.6±0.2, 19.0±0.2,19.4±0.2, 22.5±0.2, 23.5±0.2, 26.9±0.2, and 29.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern C hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 43. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 43 (and their intensities) are as follows: 10.47 (21),13.31 (56), 13.49 (31), 14.91 (28), 15.40 (86), 16.43 (48), 18.61 (100),18.96 (20), 19.44 (19), 22.55 (26), 23.54 (39), 26.84 (29), and 28.99(54).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern C hydrate by suspending pattern A polymorph (discussed above) inwater. The recovered pattern C hydrate contains ˜1 water molecules permolecule of compound IB-L1-1.1.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern D(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrate.

The crystallographic unit cell parameters of the pattern D hydrate salthave been determined to be as follows: a is 17.8 Å, b is 9.6 Å, and c is27.0 Å (more precisely, a is 17.783(2)Å, b is 9.5651(12)Å, and c is27.014(4)Å); the cell angle is: β—93.3° (more precisely, β is93.256(2)°; and the cell volume is 4588 Å³ (more precisely,4587.5(10)Å³). The salt crystallizes in the C2/c space group.

In some embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.2±0.2,14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.3±0.2,21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2, 23.6±0.2, 24.6±0.2, 25.2±0.2, 27.2±0.2,29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In some such embodiments, the patternD hydrate has an X-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising three ormore peaks selected from the group consisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2,10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.2±0.2, 14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2,17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2,23.6±0.2, 24.6±0.2, 25.2±0.2, 27.2±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2,12.2±0.2, 14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.3±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 23.1±0.2, 23.6±0.2, 24.6±0.2, 25.2±0.2,27.2±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.2±0.2,12.5±0.2, 14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.3±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.1±0.2, 23.6±0.2, 24.6±0.2,24.9±0.2, 25.2±0.2, 27.2±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2, 12.2±0.2,12.5±0.2, 14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2, 18.8±0.2,19.3±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.1±0.2, 23.6±0.2, 24.6±0.2,24.9±0.2, 25.2±0.2, 27.2±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.6±0.2, 10.0±0.2, 10.5±0.2, 11.1±0.2, 11.6±0.2,12.2±0.2, 12.5±0.2, 14.2±0.2, 16.6±0.2, 17.1±0.2, 17.7±0.2, 18.5±0.2,18.8±0.2, 19.3±0.2, 21.4±0.2, 22.7±0.2, 22.8±0.2, 23.1±0.2, 23.6±0.2,24.6±0.2, 24.9±0.2, 25.2±0.2, 27.2±0.2, 29.1±0.2, and 31.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern D hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 45. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 45 (and their intensities) are as follows: 6.55 (10),9.96 (12), 10.51 (37), 11.09 (31), 11.62 (100), 12.24 (44), 12.54 (40),14.22 (15), 16.62 (68), 17.07 (22), 17.77 (21), 18.52 (82), 18.84 (47),19.30 (63), 21.45 (34), 22.67 (30), 22.80 (34), 23.08 (20), 23.57 (58),24.63 (73), 24.88 (26), 25.24 (21), 27.23 (36), 29.06 (41), and 31.04(21).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern D hydrate. It was prepared by suspending pattern A polymorph(discussed above) in ethanol. Alternatively, it was prepared bysuspending compound IB-L1-1.1 (103.03 mg) in 400 ul THF while heated toabout 55° C. Aqueous NaOH (1M, 264 ul, 1.2 molar equivalent) was added.The solid dissolved completely to yield a clear solution. Ethanol (1.6ml) was added to the solution. The solution was allowed to coolnaturally to ambient temperatures. Crystals were formed during the slowevaporation process. Although it appears that the lattice canaccommodate as much as 0.5 water molecules per molecule of compoundIB-L1-1.1, the recovered pattern D hydrate contained ˜0.2 watermolecules per molecule of compound IB-L1-1.1.

This invention also relates, in part, to a pattern E(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrate.

The crystallographic unit cell parameters of the pattern E hydratecrystalline disodium salt have been determined to be as follows: a is9.5 Å, b is 14.5 Å, and c is 17.3 Å (more precisely, a is 9.462(2)Å, bis 14.462(3)Å, and c is 17.281(4)Å); the cell angles are: α—84.9°,β—80.8°, and γ—81.8° (more precisely, α is 84.863(4)°, β is 80.760(4)°,and γ is 81.751(4)°; and the cell volume is 2304 Å³ (more precisely,2304.4(9)Å³). The salt crystallizes in the P-1 space group.

In some embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2,19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2, and 28.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. In somesuch embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powder diffractionpattern comprising three or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2,19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2, and 28.0±0.2 degrees 2θ. Inother such embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 12.1±0.2,16.3±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2, and 28.0±0.2 degrees2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising one or more peaks selected from the groupconsisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.7±0.2, 12.1±0.2,16.3±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2, and 28.0±0.2 degrees2θ. In some such embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern comprising three or more peaks selected from thegroup consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.4±0.2, 10.7±0.2,12.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2, and 28.0±0.2degrees 2θ. In other such embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has anX-ray powder diffraction pattern comprising five or more peaks selectedfrom the group consisting of 6.2±0.2, 7.8±0.2, 10.2±0.2, 10.4±0.2,10.7±0.2, 12.1±0.2, 16.3±0.2, 19.7±0.2, 20.9±0.2, 21.8±0.2, 24.5±0.2,and 28.0±0.2 degrees 2θ.

In some embodiments, the pattern E hydrate has an X-ray powderdiffraction pattern substantially as shown in FIG. 46. The 2θ values forthe peaks in FIG. 46 (and their intensities) are as follows: 6.19 (6),7.81 (18), 10.17 (13), 10.40 (14), 10.68 (39), 12.06 (20), 16.29 (78),19.72 (32), 20.88 (100), 21.77 (27), 24.52 (25), and 28.01 (27).

This invention also relates, in part, to a process for preparing thepattern E hydrate. It was prepared by suspending compound IB-L1-1.1(56.76 mg) in 200 ul THF while heated. Aqueous NaOH (1M, 146 uL, 1.2molar equivalent) was added, which yielded a clear solution. Ethanol(800 ul) was added to the solution. The solution was allowed to coolnaturally to ambient temperatures. Crystals were formed during the slowevaporation process. Although it appears that the lattice canaccommodate as much as one water molecule per molecule of compoundIB-L1-1.1, the recovered pattern D hydrate contained ˜0.25 watermolecules per molecule of compound IB-L1-1.1.

H. Compositions

This invention also is directed, in part, to compositions comprising oneor more compounds and/or salts of the invention (including thecrystalline compounds and salts discussed in section G above). In someembodiments, the compositions comprise one or more substantially phasepure crystalline forms (compounds/salts/solvates/hydrates) discussed insection G above. The compositions can be pharmaceutical compositions.

In some embodiments, the compositions further comprise one or moreadditional therapeutic agents. Such therapeutic agents can, but need notbe, additional HCV inhibitors.

The preferred composition depends on the method of administration, andtypically comprises one or more conventional pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, adjuvants, and/or vehicles (together referred to as“excipients”). Formulation of drugs is generally discussed in, forexample, Hoover, J., Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences (MackPublishing Co., 1975) and Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and DrugDelivery Systems (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005).

Solid dosage forms for oral administration include, for example,capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosageforms, the compounds or salts are ordinarily combined with one or moreexcipients. If administered per os, the compounds or salts can be mixedwith, for example, lactose, sucrose, starch powder, cellulose esters ofalkanoic acids, cellulose alkyl esters, talc, stearic acid, magnesiumstearate, magnesium oxide, sodium and calcium salts of phosphoric andsulfuric acids, gelatin, acacia gum, sodium alginate,polyvinylpyrrolidone, and/or polyvinyl alcohol, and then tableted orencapsulated for convenient administration. Such capsules or tablets cancontain a controlled-release formulation, as can be provided in, forexample, a dispersion of the compound or salt in hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. In the case of capsules, tablets, and pills, the dosage formsalso can comprise buffering agents, such as sodium citrate, or magnesiumor calcium carbonate or bicarbonate. Tablets and pills additionally canbe prepared with enteric coatings.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration include, for example,pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions (including both oil-in-water andwater-in-oil emulsions), solutions (including both aqueous andnon-aqueous solutions), suspensions (including both aqueous andnon-aqueous suspensions), syrups, and elixirs containing inert diluentscommonly used in the art (e.g., water). Such compositions also cancomprise, for example, wetting, emulsifying, suspending, flavoring(e.g., sweetening), and/or perfuming agents.

Parenteral administration includes subcutaneous injections, intravenousinjections, intramuscular injections, intrasternal injections, andinfusion. Injectable preparations (e.g., sterile injectable aqueous oroleaginous suspensions) can be formulated according to the known artusing suitable dispersing, wetting agents, and/or suspending agents.Acceptable vehicles and solvents include, for example, water,1,3-butanediol, Ringer's solution, isotonic sodium chloride solution,bland fixed oils (e.g., synthetic mono- or diglycerides), fatty acids(e.g., oleic acid), dimethyl acetamide, surfactants (e.g., ionic andnon-ionic detergents), and/or polyethylene glycols.

Formulations for parenteral administration may, for example, be preparedfrom sterile powders or granules having one or more of the excipientsmentioned for use in the formulations for oral administration. Acompound or salt of the invention can be dissolved in water,polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, corn oil, cottonseedoil, peanut oil, sesame oil, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride, and/orvarious buffers. The pH may be adjusted, if necessary, with a suitableacid, base, or buffer.

Suppositories for rectal administration can be prepared by, for example,mixing a compound or salt of the invention with a suitable nonirritatingexcipient that is solid at ordinary temperatures, but liquid at therectal temperature, and will therefore melt in the rectum to release thedrug. Suitable excipients include, for example, cocoa butter; syntheticmono-, di-, or triglycerides, fatty acids, and/or polyethylene glycols.

Topical administration includes the use of transdermal administration,such as transdermal patches or iontophoresis devices.

Other excipients and modes of administration known in the pharmaceuticalart also may be used.

Applicants have discovered that some I-L1 compounds in which R⁶ and thephenyluracil are in trans-position relative to the double bond, when insolution, tend to convert into the corresponding cis-isomer uponexposure to light; thus, it may be desirable to store such solutionsunder conditions that reduce exposure to light (e.g., in an amber bottleor in a dark place).

The preferred total daily dose of the compound or salt (administered insingle or divided doses) is typically from about 0.001 to about 100mg/kg, more preferably from about 0.001 to about 30 mg/kg, and even morepreferably from about 0.01 to about 10 mg/kg (i.e., mg of the compoundor salt per kg body weight). Dosage unit compositions can contain suchamounts or submultiples thereof to make up the daily dose. In manyinstances, the administration of the compound or salt will be repeated aplurality of times. Multiple doses per day typically may be used toincrease the total daily dose, if desired.

Factors affecting the preferred dosage regimen include the type, age,weight, sex, diet, and condition of the patient; the severity of thepathological condition; the severity of the pathological condition; theroute of administration; pharmacological considerations, such as theactivity, efficacy, pharmacokinetic, and toxicology profiles of theparticular compound or salt used; whether a drug delivery system isutilized; and whether the compound or salt is administered as part of adrug combination. Thus, the dosage regimen actually employed can varywidely, and therefore, can derive from the preferred dosage regimen setforth above.

I. Kits

This invention also is directed, in part, to a kit comprising one ormore compounds and/or salts of the in invention. The kit can optionallycontain one or more additional therapeutic agents and/or instructionsfor, for example, using the kit.

J. Method's of Use

This invention also is directed, in part, to a method for inhibitingreplication of an RNA virus. The method comprises exposing the virus toone or more compounds and/or salts of this invention. In someembodiments, replication of the RNA virus is inhibited in vitro. Inother embodiments, replication of the RNA virus is inhibited in vivo. Insome embodiments, the RNA virus whose replication is being inhibited isa single-stranded, positive sense RNA virus. In some such embodiments,the RNA virus whose replication is being inhibited is a virus from theFlaviviridae family. In some such embodiments, the RNA virus whosereplication is being inhibited is HCV.

This invention also is directed, in part, to a method for inhibiting HCVRNA polymerase. The method comprises exposing the polymerase with one ormore compounds and/or salts of this invention. In some embodiments, HCVRNA polymerase activity is inhibited in vitro. In other embodiments, HCVRNA polymerase activity is inhibited in vivo.

The term “inhibiting” means reducing the level of RNA virusreplication/HCV polymerase activity either in vitro or in vivo. Forexample, if a compound/salt of the invention reduces the level of RNAvirus replication by at least about 10% compared to the level of RNAvirus replication before the virus was exposed to the compound/salt,then the compound/salt inhibits RNA virus replication. In someembodiments, the compound/salt can inhibit RNA virus replication by atleast about 20%, at least about 30%, at least about 40%, at least about50%, at least about 60%, at least about 70%, at least about 80%, atleast about 90%, or at least about 95%.

This invention also is directed, in part, to a method for treating adisease that can be treated by inhibiting HCV RNA polymerase. Thus, thisinvention also is directed, in part, to a method for treating hepatitisC in an animal in need of such treatment. These methods compriseadministering to the animal one or more compounds and/or salts of theinvention, and, optionally, one or more additional therapeutic agents.In some embodiments, a therapeutically effective amount of thecompound(s) and/or salt(s) is administered to the animal. “Treating”means ameliorating, suppressing, eradicating, preventing, reducing therisk of, and/or delaying the onset of the disease being treated.Applicants specifically intend that the term “treating” encompassadministration of the compounds and/or salts of the invention to anHCV-negative patient that is a candidate for an organ transplant. Themethods of treatment are particularly suitable for use with humans, butmay be used with other animals, particularly mammals. A“therapeutically-effective amount” or “effective amount” is an amountthat will achieve the goal of treating the targeted condition.

In some embodiments, the methods comprise combination therapy, whereinthe compound(s) and/or salt(s) of the invention is/are co-administeredwith a second (or even a third, fourth, etc.) compound, such as, forexample, another therapeutic agent used to treat hepatitis C (e.g.,interferon or interferon/ribavirin combination, or an HCV inhibitor suchas, for example, an HCV polymerase inhibitor or an HCV proteaseinhibitor). The compound(s) and/or salt(s) of this invention can also beco-administered with therapeutic agents other than therapeutic agentsused to treat hepatitis C (e.g., anti-HIV agents). In theseco-administration embodiments, the compound(s) and/or salt(s) of theinvention and the second, etc. therapeutic agent(s) may be administeredin a substantially simultaneous manner (e.g., or within about 5 minutesof each other), in a sequential manner, or both. It is contemplated thatsuch combination therapies may include administering one therapeuticagent multiple times between the administrations of the other. The timeperiod between the administration of each agent may range from a fewseconds (or less) to several hours or days, and will depend on, forexample, the properties of each composition and active ingredient (e.g.,potency, solubility, bioavailability, half-life, and kinetic profile),as well as the condition of the patient. The compound(s) and/or salt(s)of this invention and the second, etc. therapeutic agent may also beadministered in a single formulation.

This invention also is directed, in part, to a use of one or morecompounds and/or salts of the invention, and, optionally one or moreadditional therapeutic agents to prepare a medicament. In someembodiments, the medicament is for co-administration with one or moreadditional therapeutic agents.

In some embodiments, the medicament is for inhibiting replication of anRNA virus.

In some embodiments, the medicament is for treating hepatitis C.

This invention also is directed, in part, to one or more compoundsand/or salts of the invention, and, optionally one or more additionaltherapeutic agents, for use as a medicament. In some embodiments, themedicament is for inhibiting replication of an RNA virus. In otherembodiments, the medicament is for treating hepatitis C.

K. Intermediate Compounds

This invention also is directed, in part, to intermediates thatcorrespond in structure to formula II that can be used to prepare thecompounds of formula I (and their salts)(although some intermediates canalso be used, just like the compounds of formula I, as HCV inhibitors,and one skilled in the art can determine such ability of the compoundsof formula II by utilizing, for example, the methods discussed below):

In formula II:

, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ are as discussed above for the compounds offormula I; and

X² is halo.

The various embodiments for

, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, and R⁵ (as well as their combinations) discussed aboveapply to the compounds of formula II. As to X², in some embodiments, X²is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo. Inother embodiments, X² is selected from the group consisting of chloroand bromo. In yet other embodiments, X² is selected from the groupconsisting of chloro and iodo. In yet other embodiments, X² is selectedfrom the group consisting of iodo and bromo. In further embodiments, X²is fluoro. In yet further embodiments, X² is chloro. In yet furtherembodiments, X² is bromo. And in yet further embodiments, X² is iodo.

The various embodiments for

, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, and X² discussed above can be combined to formvarious embodiments of compounds of formula II, and all embodiments ofcompounds of formula II so formed are within the scope of Applicants'invention. Some exemplary embodiments of the compounds (and saltsthereof) of formula II are discussed below.

In some embodiments, the compounds of formula II correspond in structureto formula IIA:

In other embodiments, the compounds of formula II correspond instructure to formula IIB:

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula II:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, andnitrogen-protecting group;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy,and halo; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula II:

is a double carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is hydrogen;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo;

R³ is hydrogen;

R⁴ is tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, andmethoxy; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of bromo and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula II:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R⁴ is tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy and methoxy; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula II:

is a double carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is hydrogen;

R² is hydrogen;

R³ is hydrogen;

R⁴ is tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy and methoxy; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments, the compound of formula II is selected from thegroup consisting of

The discussion below provides instructions for the preparation ofintermediate compounds of formula II (and salts thereof).

L. Starting Compounds

This invention also is directed, in part, to starting compounds thatcorrespond in structure to formula III that can be used to prepare thecompounds of formulas II and I (and their salts):

In formula III,

, R¹, R², and R³ are as discussed above for the compounds of formula Iand II. The various embodiments for

, R¹, R², and R³ (as well as their combinations) discussed above applyto the compounds of formula III. The various embodiments for

, R¹, R², and R³ discussed above can be combined to form variousembodiments of compounds of formula III, and all embodiments ofcompounds of formula III so formed are within the scope of Applicants'invention. Some exemplary embodiments of the compounds (and saltsthereof) of formula III are discussed below.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula III:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, andnitrogen-protecting group;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo; and

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula III:

is a double carbon-carbon bond;

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halo; and

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula III:

R¹ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl;

R² is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; and

R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of formula III is uracil.

This invention also is directed, in part, to starting compounds thatcorrespond in structure to formula IV that can be used to prepare thecompounds of formulas II and I (and their salts):

In formula IV:

R⁴, R⁵, and X² are as discussed above for the compounds of formula I andII; and

X¹ is halo.

The various embodiments for R⁴, R⁵, and X² (as well as theircombinations) discussed above apply to the compounds of formula IV. Asto X¹, in some embodiments, X¹ is selected from the group consisting ofchloro, bromo, and iodo. In other embodiments, X¹ is selected from thegroup consisting of chloro and bromo. In yet other embodiments, X¹ isselected from the group consisting of chloro and iodo. In yet otherembodiments, X¹ is selected from the group consisting of iodo and bromo.In further embodiments, X¹ is fluoro. In yet further embodiments, X¹ ischloro. In yet further embodiments, X¹ is bromo. And in yet furtherembodiments, X¹ is iodo. As to X¹ and X², in some embodiments, X¹ and X²are identical.

The various embodiments for R⁴, R⁵, X¹, and X² discussed above can becombined to form various embodiments of compounds of formula IV, and allembodiments of compounds of formula III so formed are within the scopeof Applicants' invention. Some exemplary embodiments of the compounds(and salts thereof) of formula IV are discussed below.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula IV:

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein:

-   -   (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substituted with up to three        substituents independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and    -   (b) the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl        optionally are substituted with one or two substituents        independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halo,        and alkylsulfonylamino;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, andalkyloxy;

X¹ is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula IV:

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, andmethoxy;

X¹ is selected from the group consisting of bromo and iodo; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of bromo and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula IV:

R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy and methoxy;

X¹ is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments of the compounds of formula IV:

R⁴ is tert-butyl;

R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy and methoxy;

X¹ is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo; and

X² is selected from the group consisting of chloro, bromo, and iodo.

In some embodiments, the compound of formula IV is selected from thegroup consisting of

The discussion below provides instructions for the preparation ofstarting compounds of formula IV (and salts thereof).

L. Methods for Preparation

This invention also is directed, in part, to a process for preparingcompounds of formula II. The process comprises reacting a compound offormula III with a compound of formula IV in the presence of (i) copper(I) salt catalyst and (ii) nitrogenous heteroaryl ligand:

In the above process, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, X¹, and X² are as discussedabove.

Applicants have discovered that the process generally results in thesubstitution of the N1 hydrogen of uracil derivative compound III thusresulting in intermediate compound II. When X² in intermediate compoundII is chloro, bromo, or iodo, then compound II is suitable forsubsequent reaction (e.g., Suzuki coupling with an appropriate boronicacid or boronate ester) to provide compound of formula I. In otherwords, when X² in intermediate compound II is chloro, bromo, or iodo,the above process is suitable for preparing compounds of formula I aswell.

In some embodiments, compound III is uracil, and compound IV correspondsin structure to a compound selected from the group consisting ofcompound IV-I, IV-Br, and IV-Cl, with compounds IV-I and IV-Br typicallyresulting in better yield than compound IV-Cl.

Suitable Cu(I) catalysts include, for example, CuI, CuBr, CuCl, Cu₂O,and CH₃C(O)OCu. In some embodiments, the catalyst is selected from thegroup consisting of CuI and CuBr. In some such embodiments, the catalystis CuI. In other such embodiments, the catalyst is CuBr.

In some embodiments, the process is conducted in the presence of a base.In some such embodiments, the base is an inorganic base. Suitableinorganic bases include, for example, potassium, sodium, and cesiumsalts (e.g., K₂CO₃, K₃PO₄, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃). In some embodiments, thebase is selected from the group consisting of potassium salt and cesiumsalt. In some such embodiments, the salt is selected from the groupconsisting of K₃PO₄ and Cs₂CO₃. In some embodiments, the base comprisesa potassium salt. In some such embodiments, the potassium salt is K₂CO₃.In other such embodiments, the potassium salt is K₃PO₄. In someembodiments, the base comprises a cesium salt. In some such embodiments,the potassium salt is Cs₂CO₃.

Typically, the process is conducted in the presence of a solvent.Suitable solvents include, for example, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO),dimethylformamide (DMF), and acetonitrile (MeCN). In some embodiments,the solvent is DMSO.

Typically, the process is conducted at a temperature of from about 40 toabout 130° C.

In some embodiments, the nitrogenous heteroaryl ligand comprises8-hydroxyquinoline. In other embodiments, the ligand comprises2-(2-pyridyl)-benzimidazole. In yet other embodiments, the ligandcomprises a picolinamide compound corresponding in structure to formulaV:

In formula V, R¹¹, R¹², R¹³, R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R¹⁶, and R¹⁷ are independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁₋₄-perfluoroalkyl,C₁₋₄-alkyloxy, C₁₋₄-haloalkyl, chloro, or cyano. In some embodiments,R¹¹, R¹², R¹³, R¹⁴, R¹⁵, R¹⁶, and R¹⁷ are independently selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl,chloro, and cyano. In some embodiments, the ligand of formula Vcomprises N-(4-cyanophenyl)picolinamide. In other embodiments, theligand of formula V comprises N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide.

In some embodiments, the process comprises (a) preparing a compound offormula IV; and (b) reacting a compound of formula III with a compoundof formula IV in the presence of (i) copper (I) salt catalyst and (ii)nitrogenous heteroaryl ligand, optionally in the presence of inorganicbase.

Compound of formula IV-I can be prepared by, for example, converting2-tert-butylphenol into 2-tert-butyl-4,6-diiodophenol (by, for example,reacting it with NaI and NaOCl), and then converting the2-tert-butyl-4,6-diiodophenol into1-tert-butyl-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene (by, for example, treating itwith CH₃I in the presence of a base, such as, for example, NaOH).

Compound of formula IV-Br can be prepared by, for example, converting2-tert-butylphenol into 2,4-dibromo-6-tert-butylphenol (by, for example,reacting it with 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylimidazo-lidine-2,4-dione), andthen converting the 2,4-dibromo-6-tert-butylphenol into1,5-dibromo-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzene (by, for example, treating itwith CH₃I in the presence of KOtBu).

Additional information about the preparation of compounds of formulas Iand II (and their salts) is provided in the general discussion and/orspecific synthesis examples below. In the discussion below, R¹, R², R³,R⁴, R⁵, L, R^(A), R^(B), R^(C), R^(D), R⁶, R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H),R^(I), R^(J), R^(K), X¹, and X² have the meaning discussed above unlessotherwise stated.

Compound (1-1), wherein R⁷ is, for example, hydrogen or —CO₂Me, and R⁸is, for example, hydrogen or t-butyl, may be treated with nitric acid insolvents such as, for example, acetic acid or water in a temperaturerange of about 0 to about 35° C. over about 1 to about 5 h to providecompound (1-2). Compound (1-2) may then be reduced using conditionsknown to those skilled in the art to furnish the corresponding aniline(1-3). Typical conditions for this reduction include using hydrogen at apressure of about 1 to about 5 atmospheres in the presence of a catalystsuch as, for example, palladium or platinum on charcoal in a solventsuch as, for example, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, ethanol, or hexaneat or near ambient temperature over a period of about 1 to about 12 h.Dependent on the functional groups present, an alternative reductionprocedure may be more appropriate such as, for example, using ironpowder in the presence of a mild acid such as, for example, ammoniumchloride or dilute hydrochloric acid at reflux temperatures in a mixtureof solvents containing, for example, methanol, water, and/ortetrahydrofuran over about 1 to about 12 h. Another set of reductionconditions includes the use of sodium borohydride in a solvent mixturesuch as, for example, water and tetrahydrofuran. Yet another set ofreduction conditions includes the use of tin(II) chloride in thepresence of hydrochloric acid in such solvents as, for example, waterand methanol or mixtures thereof.

Compound (1-2) may be modified prior to reduction. For example,treatment of compound (1-2), wherein R⁷ is hydrogen, with iodinemonochloride in a mixture of methanol and water at or near ambienttemperature over a period of about 8 to about 24 h supplies compound(1-4), wherein X¹ is iodine. Alternatively, compound (1-2) can betreated with pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide in a solvent such as,for example, acetic acid at or near ambient temperature over a period ofabout 2 to about 16 h to provide compound (1-4), wherein X¹ is bromineModifications may be introduced at the phenol moiety in compound (1-4).For example, the phenol may be alkylated with alkyl halides (e.g.,methyl iodide), alkyl sulfates (e.g., methyl sulfate), alkenyl halides(e.g., allyl bromide), alkynyl halides (e.g., propargyl bromide) in thepresence of a base such as, for example, potassium carbonate in acetone,sodium hydride in dimethylformamide, or potassium t-butoxide intetrahydrofuran, at temperatures from about 0 to about 35° C. over aperiod of about 1 to about 24 h to provide compound (1-5), wherein R⁹is, for example, alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl. Alternatively, alkylationmay be achieved by using a reagent such as (trimethylsilyl)diazomethanein solvents such as, for example, methanol or t-butyl methyl ether, ormixtures thereof in a sealed tube at or near room temperature over about8 to about 24 h. Compound (1-5) may subsequently be reduced to compound(1-6) using the iron powder or tin(II) chloride conditions describedabove. An alternative reduction procedure employs hydrogenation atapproximately 1 atmosphere pressure with a catalyst such as 5% platinumon sulfided carbon in a solvent such as methanol. Protection of theresultant aniline of compound (1-6) with, for example, a t-butylcarbamate can be achieved by treatment with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate ina solvent such as, for example, tetrahydrofuran or dioxane at atemperature of about 50 to about 65° C. for about 1 to about 8 hprovides compound (1-7).

Modifications may also occur at the phenol moiety in compound (1-2). Oneskilled in the art may alkylate the phenol of compound (1-2) using, forexample, the conditions described above to obtain compound (1-8).Compound (1-8) is transformed into compound (1-9) using, for example,one or more of the appropriate reduction conditions described above.

Another modification of the phenol group in compound (1-2) issulfonylation to furnish compound (1-8), wherein R⁹ is alkylsulfonyl,carbocyclylsulfonyl, or haloalkylsulfonyl. Such a compound may beprepared by exposing compound (1-2) to sulfonyl chlorides such as, forexample, methanesulfonyl chloride, cyclohexanesulfonyl chloride,benzenesulfonyl chloride, or 3-chloropropane sulfonyl chloride in thepresence of a base such as, for example, triethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, or pyridine in a solvent such as, for example,dichloromethane at or near ambient temperature for a period of about 1to about 24 h. One skilled in the art can then transform compound (1-8)into compound (1-9) with an appropriate set of reduction conditions.

Aniline (2-4) can be prepared through use of the Curtius rearrangement.To this end, compound (2-1), wherein R⁴ is not amino, can be treated inrefluxing thionyl chloride with a catalytic amount of dimethylformamidefor about 1 to about 4 h to obtain acid chloride (2-2). Treatment withthionyl chloride at the reflux temperature in solvents such as, forexample, chloroform or toluene also furnishes compound (2-2). Compound(2-2) can be reacted with an aqueous solution of sodium azide in asolvent such as, for example, acetone over about 1 to about 8 h toprovide acyl azide (2-3). Compound (2-3) can then undergo a Curtiusrearrangement in refluxing solvents such as dioxane or toluene. Theintermediate isocyanate is hydrolyzed with an aqueous acid such asdilute hydrochloric acid in a solvent such as dimethoxyethane to providecompound (2-4).

Compound (3-1), wherein R¹⁰ is, for example, hydrogen, bromine, iodine,or —CO₂Me, can be treated with an acrylic acid either neat at or nearambient temperature in a solvent such as, for example, toluene andheated to reflux over a period of about 15 to about 48 h to supplycompound (3-2). When excess of an acrylic acid is used, compound (3-3)is produced. Compound (3-2) or (3-3) can be treated with urea in asolvent such as, for example, acetic acid at about 100 to about 120° C.over about 2 to about 48 h to supply compound (3-4).

Compound (4-2) can be prepared from compound (3-1) dissolved in solventssuch as, for example, dimethylformamide or dimethylacetamide by theaddition of a benzene solution of (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate(prepared as described by Santana, L.; et al. J. Heterocyclic Chem.1999, 36, 293-295.) at a temperature of about −40 to about −15° C. underan inert atmosphere and then warming to ambient temperature for fromabout 30 min to about 4 h. Compound (4-2) can be treated with an acidsuch as, for example, sulfuric acid in mixtures of water and ethanol ina temperature range of from about 90 to about 110° C. for about 1 toabout 8 h to supply compound (4-3). Alternatively, compound (4-2) can becyclized to uracil (4-3) under the basic conditions described by Ueno,Y.; et al. J. Org. Chem. 70:7925-7935 (2005).

Compound (5-1) can be hydrolyzed with a base such as, for example,sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide in a solventsuch as, for example, methanol, ethanol, or tetrahydrofuran, or mixturesthereof. The resultant reaction mixture can be stirred for a period ofabout 6 to about 48 h at ambient temperature. Acidification with adilute aqueous acid supplies compound (5-2) where the ester has beenhydrolyzed and the tetrahyrdopyrimidine ring opened.

Cyclization of compound (5-2) to compound (5-3) can be accomplished bytreatment with a strong acid such as, for example, concentratedhydrochloric acid in a temperature range of about 90 to about 120° C.over a period of about 1 to about 3 h. Compound (5-3) can be treated inrefluxing thionyl chloride, with or without a catalytic amount ofdimethylformamide, for about 1 to about 4 h to deliver acid chloride(5-4). Treatment with thionyl chloride at the reflux temperature insolvents such as, for example, chloroform or toluene also furnishescompound (5-4).

Compound (5-4) can be treated with an amine or the corresponding salt(5-5) in solvents such as, for example, dioxane, dimethylformamide,dimethylacetamide, or dichloromethane optionally in the presence of abase such as, for example, pyridine, triethylamine, ordiisopropylethylamine at temperatures ranging from at or near ambient toabout 100° C. for between about 1 and about 24 h to provide compound(5-6).

Alternatively, compound (5-3) can be converted directly to compound(5-6) by reacting with an equimolar amount of amine (5-5) with acoupling reagent such as, for example,bis(2-oxo-3-oxazolidinyl)phosphinic chloride (BOPCl),O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluroniumhexafluorophosphate (HATU), orO-benzotriazol-1-yl-N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate(TBTU) along with a coupling auxiliary such as, for example,1-Hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole (HOAT) or 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate(HOBT) in the presence or absence of a base such as, for example,N-methyl morpholine, diisopropylethylamine in solvents such as, forexample, tetrahydrofuran, N,N-dimethylacetamide, N,N-dimethylformamide,pyridine, and chloroform. Typical reactions can be carried out atbetween about 0 to about 65° C. or may be carried out in a microwavereactor to facilitate coupling.

Compound (6-1) can be converted to compound (6-5) using thetransformations described in Scheme 5 above.

Compound (7-1) may be converted to acyl azide (7-2) in a two-stepprocess. First, compound (7-1) can be treated in refluxing thionylchloride with or without a catalytic amount of dimethyl-formamide forabout 1 to about 4 h to deliver the corresponding acid chloride.Treatment with thionyl chloride at the reflux temperature in solventssuch as, for example, chloroform or toluene also furnishes the desiredacid chloride. The acid chloride can be reacted with an aqueous solutionof sodium azide in a solvent such as, for example, acetone over about 1to about 8 h to provide acyl azide (7-2). Compound (7-2) can thenundergo a Curtius rearrangement in refluxing solvents such as, forexample, dioxane or toluene. The intermediate isocyanate is hydrolyzedwith an aqueous acid such as, for example, dilute hydrochloric acid in asolvent such as, for example, dimethoxyethane to provide compound (7-3).Compound (7-3) may be converted to compound (7-6) using either acidchloride (7-4) or carboxylic acid (7-5) and the amide bond formingconditions described in Schemes 5 and 6.

Compound (8-1) can be activated for nitration by removal of the methylgroup with BBr₃ initially added at about 0° C. and then refluxed forabout 10 to about 24 h in a solvent such as, for example,dichloromethane to provide compound (8-2). The phenol (8-2) can betreated with nitric acid in acetic acid over a period of about 1 toabout 10 h at or near ambient temperature to supply compound (8-3).Compound (8-3) is then converted to the corresponding methyl ether (8-4)by treatment with a solution of (trimethylsilyl)diazomethane intetrahydrofuran in a solvent such as, for example, methanol or a mixtureof methanol and tetrahydrofuran at or near ambient temperature overabout 8 to about 24 h. Compound (8-4) may be reduced to compound (8-5)using a set of reduction conditions described in Scheme 1 and suitablefor the functional groups present. Compound (8-5) can be converted intocompound (8-8) by coupling with acid chloride (7-4) or carboxylic acid(7-5) using conditions for amide bond formation described in Schemes 5and 6.

Compound (9-1) can be treated in refluxing thionyl chloride for about 1to about 4 h to obtain acid chloride (9-2). Treatment with thionylchloride at the reflux temperature in solvents such as, for example,chloroform or toluene also furnishes compound (9-2). Compound (2) isconverted to the corresponding aldehyde (9-3) by reduction with lithiumtri-t-butoxyaluminum hydride in a solvent such as, for example,tetrahydrofuran at about −78° C. over from about 1 to about 8 h. Thereduction can also be achieved by treatment with indium chloride andtributyltin hydride in the presence of triphenylphosphine in a solventsuch as tetrahydrofuran or toluene at temperatures from about −40 toabout 0° C. Compound (9-3) can be treated with compound (9-4) in thepresence of a base such as potassium t-butoxide in a solvent such asdichloromethane at or near room temperature over a period of about 1 toabout 8 h to provide compound (9-5).

Compound (10-1), wherein X¹ is halo (e.g., bromine, iodine) can undergoa Suzuki reaction with vinyl boronic acid (10-2) to provide compound(10-3). The reaction typically requires the use of a base and acatalyst. Examples of bases include, for example, potassium carbonate,potassium phosphate, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, and cesium fluoride. Examples of catalysts include, forexample, tris(dibenzylidineacetone)dipalladium (0), palladium acetate,bis(triphenyl phosphine)palladium (II) chloride,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium,dichloro[1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II), ordichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct. The reaction may be conducted in a solvent suchas, for example, water, dioxane, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide,toluene, ethanol, tetrahydrofuran and the like or mixtures thereof. Thereaction may be conducted at ambient or elevated temperatures.

Compound (11-1) can be converted to compound (11-2) by treatment withdiazomethane in a solvent such as, for example, tetrahydrofuran in thepresence of palladium acetate at or near room temperature over a periodof about 30 min to about 4 h.

Compound (9-3) can be treated with dimethyl1-diazo-2-oxopropylphosphonate (prepared as described by Ohira, S., Syn.Comm. 19:561-564 (1989)) in the presence of a base like potassiumcarbonate in a solvent such as, for example, methanol for about 8 toabout 24 h at or near room temperature to supply alkyne (12-2). Compound(12-2) is then treated with R⁶—X², wherein X² is iodine, bromine, or—O-triflate, in the presence of copper (I) iodide, palladium catalyst,base, and optionally additional triphenylphosphine in an inertatmosphere to provide compound (12-3). Suitable palladium catalystsinclude, for example, tris(dibenzylidineacetone)palladium (0), palladiumacetate, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride, ortetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium. Bases, which can be used,include, for example, triethylamine, diethylamine,diisopropylethylamine, potassium carbonate optionally in the presence oftetrabutylammonium bromide, and sodium bicarbonate. Solvents that may beused include, for example, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, water,dioxane, and tetrahydrofuran, or mixtures thereof. The reaction can beconducted from room temperature to the reflux temperature of thesolvents for about 1 to about 48 h. Heating at about 50 to about 120° C.in a microwave reactor from between about 5 and about 15 min alsoprovides compound (12-3).

Compound (13-1), wherein X¹ is bromine or iodine, can be reacted in aninert atmosphere with (trimethylsilyl)acetylene in the presence of acatalyst such as, for example, palladium acetate/triphenylphosphine orcopper iodide/bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride and a basesuch as, for example, triethylamine in a solvent such as, for example,toluene or acetonitrile to furnish compound (13-2). The reaction can beheated to about 70° C. to about 100° C. optionally in a sealed tube overa period of about 30 min to about 48 h. Compound (13-2) are converted tocompound (13-3) by treatment with a base such as, for example, potassiumcarbonate or sodium hydroxide in a solvent such as, for example,methanol at ambient temperature. Compound (13-3) are reacted withcompound (13-4), wherein X2 is bromine or iodine, in the presence ofcopper (I) iodide, palladium catalyst, base, and optionally additionaltriphenylphosphine in an inert atmosphere to provide compound (13-5).Suitable palladium catalysts include, for example,tris(dibenzylidineacetone)dipalladium (0), palladium acetate,bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride, ortetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium. Bases, which can be used,include, for example triethylamine, diethylamine, diisopropylethylamine,potassium carbonate optionally in the presence of tetrabutylammoniumbromide, and sodium bicarbonate. Solvents that may be used include, forexample, acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, water, dioxane, andtetrahydro-furan, or mixtures thereof. The reaction can be conductedfrom about 40° C. to the reflux temperature of the solvents for about 15min to about 48 h. Microwave heating at about 50° C. to about 120° C.from between about 5 and about 15 min is an alternative heating processto provide compound (13-5).

Compound (11-1) is reduced to supply compound (14-2). Typical conditionsfor this reduction include using hydrogen at a pressure of about 1 toabout 5 atmospheres in the presence of a catalyst such as, for example,palladium or platinum on charcoal in a solvent such as, for example,tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, ethanol, or hexane at or near ambienttemperature over a period of about 1 to about 12 h.

Compound (15-1) can be converted in a two-step sequence to compound(15-2). The initial step involves reduction of the aromatic nitro moietywith iron powder in the presence of a mild acid such as, for example,ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid at temperatures from about60 to about 80° C. in a mixture of solvents containing, for example,methanol, water, and tetrahydrofuran over about 1 to about 12 h. Thesecond step consists of exposure of the aniline, prepared in the firststep, to methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base such aspyridine in a solvent such as dichloromethane at or near ambienttemperature.

Aniline (16-1) and aromatic nitro compound (16-4), wherein X² is, forexample, bromine, iodine, or triflate, can be converted to compound(16-3). Compound (16-1) can be transformed to compound (16-2) bytreatment with methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base suchas pyridine in a solvent such as dichloromethane. Then compound (16-2)is converted to compound (16-3) by treatment in an inert atmosphere with(trimethylsilyl)acetylene in the presence of a catalyst such as, forexample, palladium acetate, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II)chloride, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride in combinationwith copper(I) iodide and, when X² is bromine, triphenylphosphine, and abase such as, for example, triethylamine in a solvent such as toluene oracetonitrile at approximately 80° C.

Compound of formula (16-4) can be reacted in an inert atmosphere with(trimethylsilyl)acetylene in the presence of a catalyst such as, forexample, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride/copper(I) iodideand a base such as, for example, triethylamine in a solvent such as, forexample, acetonitrile at approximately 80° C. to give compound (16-5).Compound (16-5) can be converted to compound (16-3) in a two-stepsequence. The initial step involves reduction of the aromatic nitromoiety with iron powder in the presence of a mild acid such as, forexample, ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid at temperaturesfrom about 60 to about 80° C. in a mixture of solvents containing, forexample, methanol, water, and tetrahydrofuran over about 1 to about 12h. The second step consists of exposure of the aniline, prepared in thefirst step, to methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base suchas pyridine in a solvent such as dichloromethane at or near ambienttemperature.

Removal of the trimethylsilyl group of compound (16-3) is accomplishedas described for the production of compound (13-3) in Scheme 13 above.

Compound (17-1) can be mesylated to provide compound (17-2) by treatmentwith methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base such as, forexample, pyridine in a solvent such as, for example, dichloromethane.Compound (17-3) can be exposed to borane dimethyl sulfide complex in asolvent such as, for example, tetrahydrofuran at approximately about 0to about 10° C. to supply compound (17-4). Compounds (17-2) and (17-4)can be combined with acetaldehyde in refluxing tetrahydrofuran.Subsequent treatment with water at room temperature yields compound(17-5).

Carboxylic acid (18-1) can be reduced with boron tetrahydrofuran complexwith heating to provide alcohol (18-2). Compound (18-2) is converted tothe corresponding bromide (18-3) with N-bromosuccinimide andtriphenylphosphine in solvents such as, for example, dichloromethane atroom temperature in several hours. Treatment of compound (18-3) withtriethyl phosphite at about 120° C. for about 1 to about 3 h suppliescompound (18-4). Compound (18-4) can be used for example to makecompound (9-5) as described in Scheme 9.

Benzaldehyde (19-1) can be treated with diethyl phosphonate in thepresence of a base such as, for example, sodium methoxide in a solventsuch as, for example, methanol at room temperature to provide compound(19-2). Compound (19-2) can be treated with N-chlorosuccinimide andtriphenylphosphine in dichloromethane at room temperature to yieldcompound (19-3). Compound (19-2) can also be reacted with(diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride (DAST) to supply compound (19-4).

Compound (19-1) can also be treated with p-toluenesulfonic acid andtrimethyl orthoformate in methanol at about 50° C. to provide acetal(19-5). Compound (19-5) can be converted to compound (19-6) by exposureto triethyl phosphite and boron trifluoride diethyl etherate at about−20° C. to about ambient temperature.

Compounds (19-3), (19-4), and (19-6) can be used for example to makecompound (9-5) as described in Scheme 9.

Phenol (20-1), wherein R⁴ is other than amino, is treated with a sourceof electrophilic halide, such as, for example, iodine monochloride toprovide dihalogenated compound (20-2), wherein X¹ and X² areindependently bromine or iodine. Compound (20-2) is transformed tocompound (20-3) by reaction of an alkylating agent such as, for example,methyl sulfate with a base such as, for example, potassium carbonate inrefluxing acetone. Alternatively, methyl iodide in the presence of abase such as, for example, potassium t-butoxide in a solvent such as,for example, tetrahydrofuran, or dimethylformamide also furnish compound(20-3). In yet another alternative, compound (20-2) can be methylatedwith (trimethylsilyl)diazomethane in a solvent such as, for example,t-butyl methyl ether. Compound (20-3) can be reacted with uracil, ligand(20-4), copper (I) iodide, and potassium phosphate in dimethyl sulfoxideat about 40° C. to about 100° C. to supply compound (20-5).

For example, when in compound (20-3), R⁴ is tert-butyl, X¹ is iodo, andX² is iodo or bromo, compound (20-3) can be stirred with uracil andcompound (20-4) in the presence of CuI and K₂PO₄ in DMSO for about 15 toabout 24 h at about 60° C. to supply compound (20-5). Alternatives toligand (20-4) for making (20-5) are 8-hydroxyquinoline and2-(2-pyridyl)-benzimidazole.

Compound (21-1) can be nitrated with nitric acid in acetic acid in atemperature range of about 10 to about 15° C. to give compound (21-2).The phenol moiety of compound (21-2) can be protected as a silyl ether,e.g. t-butyldimethylsilyl ether, by treatment with a silyl chloride suchas, for example, t-butyl dimethylsilyl chloride and imidazole in asolvent such as, for example, dimethyl formamide at ambient temperatureto furnish compound (21-3). Compound (21-3) may then be reduced usingconditions known to those skilled in the art to furnish thecorresponding aniline (21-4).

Typical conditions for this reduction include using hydrogen at apressure of about 1 to about 5 atmospheres in the presence of a catalystsuch as, for example, palladium or platinum on charcoal in a solventsuch as, for example, tetrahydrofuran, ethyl acetate, ethanol, methanol,or hexane at or near ambient temperature over a period of about 1 toabout 12 h. Dependent on the functional groups present, an alternativereduction procedure may be more appropriate such as, for example, usingiron powder in the presence of a mild acid such as, for example,ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid at reflux temperatures ina mixture of solvents containing, for example, methanol, water, andtetrahydrofuran over about 1 to about 12 h.

Aniline (21-4) can then by sulfonylated with methanesulfonyl chloride inthe presence of pyridine in a solvent such as, for example,dichloromethane. The starting material and reagents are combined atabout 0° C. and then allowed to gradually warm to ambient temperatureover the course of the reaction to supply compound (21-5). The silylether protecting group is removed under conditions familiar to oneskilled in the art. For example, tetrabutylammonium fluoride intetrahydrofuran at room temperature transforms compound (21-5) tocompound (21-6). The phenol group of compound (21-6) may be sulfonylatedwith trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride in the presence of a base suchas, for example, pyridine in a solvent such as, for example,dichloromethane at room temperature to provide compound (21-7). Compound(21-7) can be used as described in Scheme 12 to make compound (12-3).

Compound (22-1) is converted to compound (22-2) in a two-step sequence.First, compound (22-1) can be hydrolyzed with a base such as, forexample, sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, or potassium hydroxide ina solvent such as, for example, methanol, ethanol, or tetrahydrofuran,or mixtures thereof. The resultant reaction mixture can be stirred for aperiod of about 6 to about 48 h at ambient temperature. Second, theintermediate carboxylic acid is treated in refluxing thionyl chloridewith or without a catalytic amount of dimethylformamide for about 1 toabout 4 h to deliver acid chloride (22-2). Treatment with thionylchloride at reflux temperature in solvents such as, for example,chloroform or toluene also furnishes compound (22-2). Treatment of thecarboxylic acid with oxalyl chloride in dichloromethane with a catalyticamount of dimethylformamide also furnishes compound (22-2).

Compound (22-2) can be treated with an amine or the corresponding saltin a solvent such as, for example, dioxane, dimethylformamide,dimethylacetamide, or dichloromethane optionally in the presence of abase such as, for example, pyridine, triethylamine ordiisopropylethylamine at temperatures ranging from at or near ambient toabout 100° C. for between about 1 and about 24 h to provide compound(22-4) wherein R¹¹ and R¹² are independently hydrogen or R^(F), or takentogether with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a5-6-membered heterocyclyl or a fused 2-ring heterocyclyl.

Compound (22-2) is converted to the corresponding aldehyde (22-3) byreduction with lithium tri-t-butoxyaluminum hydride in a solvent suchas, for example, tetrahydrofuran at about −60° C. to about −78° C.

Compound (22-3) can be converted to compound (23-2) wherein R¹¹ and R¹²are independently hydrogen or R^(F), or taken together with the nitrogento which they are attached form a 5-6-membered heterocyclyl or a fused2-ring heterocyclyl by treatment with an amine, N(R¹¹)(R¹²), in thepresence of a reductant such as, for example, sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride or sodium cyanoborohydride in a solvent such as,for example, methanol, ethanol, dichloromethane, dimethylacetamide, ordimethylformamide over a period of about 1 to about 24 h. The reactionoften proceeds best at an acidic pH that can be maintained by theaddition of acetic acid or hydrochloric acid.

Compound (22-3) can also be converted to compound (23-3) by reductionwith lithium tri-t-butoxyaluminum hydride in a solvent such astetrahydrofuran at room temperature.

Compound (23-3) can be converted to compound of formula (24-2) bytreatment with thionyl chloride in dichloromethane at room temperature.Compound (24-2) can be treated with a sodium alkoxide, R¹³ONa, in aheated solution of the corresponding alcohol to provide compound (24-3),wherein R¹³ is hydrogen or R^(F).

Compound (25-1) can be brominated by treatment with, for example,pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide in a solvent such as, for example,acetic acid at or near ambient temperature over a period of about 1 toabout 8 h to give compound (25-2). The amino group of compound (25-2)can be removed by exposure to t-butyl nitrite in a solvent such as, forexample, dimethylformamide at a temperature initially at ambienttemperature and then increased to the range of about 50 to about 65° C.to give compound (25-3). Additional aliquots of t-butyl nitrite can beadded at ambient temperature followed by heating until thetransformation is complete. Compound (25-3) can be reduced to compound(25-4) by, for example, treatment with iron and ammonium chloride.

Compound (26-1), wherein each Z is independently N or CH can beconverted to a boronic acid ester for use in Suzuki reactions. Forexample, compound of formula (26-1) can be converted to compound (26-2),wherein R¹⁴ is hydrogen or methanesulfonyl (when excess methanesulfonylchloride is used) by treatment with methanesulfonyl chloride in pyridineat approximately ambient temperature in about 1 to about 8 h.

Compound (26-2) can be transformed to compound of (26-3) by treatmentwith pinacol-borane in the presence of a catalyst such as, for example,tris(dibenzylidineacetone)dipalladium (0), ligand such as, for example,tri-t-butylphosphine, and a base such as triethylamine in solvents suchas, for example, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, or toluene at temperaturesranging from ambient to about 130° C.

Alternatively, compound (26-2) can be reacted withbis(pinacolato)diboron in the presence of a catalyst such as, forexample, Combiphos® Pd6,dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct, or palladium acetate in the presence of a ligandsuch as, for example,2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl (XPhos), and abase such as, for example, potassium acetate in solvents such as, forexample, toluene, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide ordimethyl sulfoxide in temperatures from about 60 to about 130° C. togive compound (26-3).

Compound (26-3) can be converted to protected compound (26-4) bytreatment with benzyl chloroformate initially at about 0° C. in thepresence of saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate in a mixture of acetoneand water. This can be warmed to ambient temperature and maintained atthat temperature for about 12 to about 24 h. Subsequently, compound(26-4) can be converted to the boronic acid pinacol ester (26-5) usingthe reaction conditions described above.

Compound (26-5), wherein each Z is independently N or CH, can be coupledwith compound (1-7) under Suzuki reaction conditions to provide compound(27-3). Such conditions include, for example, use of a palladiumcatalyst such as, for example, tris(dibenzylidineacetone)palladium (0),palladium acetate, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium, ordichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct; base such as, for example, potassium carbonate,potassium phosphate, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, or cesium fluoride; and solvent such as, for example,toluene, ethanol, water, or tetrahydrofuran, or mixtures thereof heatedin the temperature range from about 40 to about 130° C.

Compound (27-3) can be transformed to compound (27-4) in a three-stepprocess. The initial step involves removal of the t-butoxycarbonylprotecting group with an acid such as, for example, trifluoroacetic acidin solvent such as, for example, dichloromethane or hydrochloric acid indioxane at room temperature over about 1 to about 24 h. Subsequently,the dihydropyrimidinedione can be introduced as described in Scheme 3.

Compound (27-5) can be obtained from compound (27-4) in a two-stepsequence. First, the protecting group is removed from the naphthyl amineunder reductive conditions. Typically, hydrogenation (˜1 atmospherepressure) in the presence of a catalyst such as, for example, 10%palladium on charcoal in a solvent such as, for example, ethyl acetateat or near ambient temperature over a period of about 8 to about 24 h.Second, the naphthyl amine can now be sulfonylated by treatment withmethanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base such as triethylaminein a solvent (e.g., dichloromethane) at room temperature over about 20min to about 4 h.

Compound (28-1), wherein each Z is independently N or CH, and R¹⁵ is,for example, hydrogen, —NHSO₂Me, —N(SO₂Me)₂, or methoxy can be coupledwith compound (1-7) under Suzuki reaction conditions to provide compound(28-2). Such conditions include, for example, use of palladium catalystsuch as, for example, tris(dibenzylidineacetone) palladium (0),palladium acetate, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium, ordichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct; a base such as potassium carbonate, potassiumphosphate, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, cesium carbonate, orcesium fluoride; and solvent such as, for example, toluene, ethanol,water or tetrahydrofuran, or mixtures thereof heated in the temperaturerange from about 40 to about 130° C. The reaction is typicallydeoxygenated with an inert gas such as nitrogen prior to heating. Theheating may occur in conventional glassware, a sealed tube, or in amicrowave reactor over about 1 to about 24 h.

Compound (28-2) can be transformed to compound (28-3) in a three-stepprocess. The initial step involves removal of the t-butoxycarbonylprotecting group with an acid such as, for example, trifluoroacetic acidin solvent such as, for example, dichloromethane or hydrochloric acid indioxane at room temperature over about 1 to about 24 h. Subsequently,the uracil can be introduced as described in Scheme 4.

Compound (28-1), wherein each Z is independently N or CH, and R¹⁵ is,for example, hydrogen, —NHSO₂Me, —N(SO₂Me)₂, or methoxy can be coupledwith compound of formula (29-2), wherein X¹ is, for example, bromine oriodine, under Suzuki reaction conditions to provide compound of formula(28-3). Such conditions include, for example, use of palladium catalystsuch as, for example, tris(dibenzylidineacetone)palladium (0), palladiumacetate, bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride,tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium,dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct, or bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium(II) dichloromethane; base such as, for example, potassium carbonate,potassium phosphate, potassium t-butoxide, sodium carbonate, cesiumcarbonate, or cesium fluoride; and solvent such as, for example,toluene, ethanol, water, or tetrahydrofuran, or mixtures thereof heatedin the temperature range from about 40 to about 130° C. The reaction istypically deoxygenated with an inert gas such as nitrogen prior toheating. The heating may occur in conventional glassware, a sealed tube,or in a microwave reactor over about 1 to about 24 h.

Compound (30-1), wherein X¹ is bromine or iodine, n is 1 or 2, and Z isCH or N, can be reacted with bis(pinacolato)diboron in the presence of acatalyst such as, for example, Combiphos® Pd6,dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct, or palladium acetate in the presence of a ligandsuch as 2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl (XPhos),and a base such as potassium acetate in solvents such as, for example,toluene, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide or dimethylsulfoxide in temperatures from 60-130° C. to give compound (30-2). Thereaction is typically deoxygenated with an inert gas such as nitrogenprior to heating. The heating may occur in conventional glassware, asealed tube, or in a microwave reactor over 1 to 24 h. Compound (30-3)can be reacted with compound (30-2) to give compound (30-4) employingthe conditions described in Scheme 29.

Treatment of compound (30-4) with methanesulfonylhydrazide in solventsuch as, for example, tetrahydrofuran, methanol, or ethanol, or amixture thereof at ambient temperature to about 100° C. over a period of8 to 48 h provides compound (30-5).

Compound (31-1) can be treated with hexamethylditin or hexabutylditin inthe presence of a catalyst such as, for example,bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride in a solvent such as, forexample, toluene or dioxane heated to about 50 to about 130° C. tosupply compound (31-2). Compound (31-2) can be treated with compound(31-3) in presence of catalyst such as, for example, tris(dibenzy-lidineacetone)palladium (0) and ligand such as tri(2-furyl)phosphine insolvent such as, for example, toluene, dioxane, or tetrahydrofuranheated to about 40 to about 130° C. to give compound (31-4).

Compound (32-1) can be reacted with compound (32-2) under the Suzukireaction conditions to give compound (32-3). Treatment withmethanesulfonylhydrazide as described in Scheme 30 provides compound(32-4).

Compound (33-1) can be reacted with compound (33-2) under Suzukireaction conditions to give compound (33-3). Compound (33-3) can beconverted to compound (33-4) by first constructing the uracil ring.Then, the methyl carboxylate can be converted into the correspondingaldehyde. Compound (33-4) can be treated with methanesulfonylhydrazideto provide compound (33-5).

Dinitroaniline (34-1) can be sulfonylated with methanesulfonyl chloridein the presence of a base like, for example, pyridine in a solvent suchas, for example, dichloromethane at room temperature over a period ofabout 8 to about 36 h to give compound (34-2). Compound (34-2) can beconverted to compound (34-3) using iron powder in the presence of a mildacid such as, for example, ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acidat reflux temperatures in a mixture of solvents, such as, for example,methanol, water, and tetrahydrofuran over about 1 to about 12 h.

Compound (35-1) can be reacted with compound (35-2), wherein Z¹ is O, S,or NH and R¹⁶ is hydrogen, —NHSO₂Me, or NO₂, in the presence of charcoalexposed to air in solvent such as, for example, toluene heated fromabout 90 to about 110° C. for about 24 to about 72 h to give compound(35-3).

Compound (36-1), wherein Z² is O or S, can be reduced to compound (36-2)using iron powder in the presence of a mild acid such as, for example,ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid at temperatures of about60 to about 90° C. in solvents such as, for example, methanol, ethanol,water, and tetrahydrofuran, or mixtures thereof over about 30 min toabout 12 h. Compound (39-2) can be sulfonylated with methanesulfonylchloride in the presence of a base like, for example, pyridine in asolvent such as, for example, dichloromethane at room temperature over aperiod of about 8 to about 36 h.

Compound (37-1) can be sulfonylated with methanesulfonyl chloride in thepresence of a base like, for example, pyridine in a solvent such as, forexample, dichloromethane at room temperature over a period of about 8 toabout 36 h to give compound (37-2). Compound (37-2) can be reacted with(4-methoxyphenyl)methanethiol in the presence of a base such as, forexample, potassium carbonate in a solvent such as, for example,dimethylformamide heated to about 90 to about 110° C. for about 8 toabout 24 h to give compound (37-3). Compound (37-3) can be reduced tocompound (37-4) using iron powder in the presence of a mild acid suchas, for example, ammonium chloride or dilute hydrochloric acid attemperatures of about 60 to about 90° C. in solvent such as, forexample, methanol, ethanol, water, and tetrahydrofuran, or mixturesthereof over about 30 min to about 12 h. Compound (37-4) can betransformed to compound (37-5) in the presence of mercury(II) acetate,anisole, and trifluoroacetic acid at about 0° C. for about 30 to about90 min and subsequently bubbling hydrogen sulfide through the mixture.Compound (37-5) can be treated with compound (37-6) in the presence ofp-toluenesulfonic acid and triphenylphosphine in a solvent such as, forexample, toluene heated to reflux for about 2 to about 16 h to supplycompound (37-7).

Compound (38-1), wherein X¹ is bromine or iodine and Z² is O or S, canbe reacted with 2,5-hexanedione in the presence of a p-toluenesulfonicacid and pyridine heated in benzene to give compound of formula (38-2).Compound (38-2) can be reacted with bis(pinacolato)diboron in thepresence of a catalyst such as, for example, Combiphos® Pd6,dichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct, or palladium acetate in the presence of a ligandsuch as, for example,2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl (XPhos), and abase such as, for example, potassium acetate in a solvent such as, forexample, toluene, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, dimethylform-amide ordimethyl sulfoxide at a temperature from about 60 to about 130° C. togive compound (38-3). Compound (38-3) can be reacted with compound(38-4) to give compound (38-5) under Suzuki reaction conditions. Suchconditions include, for example, use of a palladium catalyst such as,for example, dihydrogendichlorobis(di-t-butylphosphinito-KP)palladate(2-),tris(dibenzylidineacetone) palladium (0), palladium acetate,bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) chloride, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium, ordichloro[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]palladium (II)dichloromethane adduct; a base such as, for example, potassium acetate,potassium carbonate, potassium phosphate, potassium t-butoxide, sodiumcarbonate, cesium carbonate, or cesium fluoride; and solvent such as,for example, toluene, ethanol, water or tetrahydrofuran, or mixturesthereof heated in the temperature range from about 40 to about 130° C.

Compound (38-5) can be treated with hydroxylamine hydrochloride inheated ethanol to remove the pyrrole-protecting group. Then treatmentwith methanesulfonyl chloride in the presence of a base such as, forexample, pyridine in a solvent such as, for example, dichloromethane ator near ambient temperature supplies compound (38-6).

EXAMPLES

The following examples are merely illustrative, and not limiting to thisdisclosure in any way.

Example A Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

To a vigorously stirred solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (10 g, 66.6 mmol)in heptane (67 ml) was added at a fast drip a solution of 70% nitricacid (4.25 ml, 66.6 mmol) diluted with water (4.25 ml). The resultingdark red/brown mixture was stirred vigorously for 2 h. The suspendedsolid was collected by filtration washed with hexane (300 mL), water(200 mL) and once again with hexane (200 mL) to give a cocoa coloredpowder that was dried to constant mass (4.65 g, 35.6%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-6-iodo-4-nitrophenol

To the product from Part A (4.5 g, 23.05 mmol) dissolved in MeOH (120ml) and water (30 mL) was added iodine monochloride (1.155 ml, 23.05mmol) drop wise over a period of 10 min. The mixture was stirred for 2 hand diluted into 1 L of water and allowed to stand overnight. The solidmaterial was collected by filtration and washed 3×50 mL with water anddried under vacuum overnight to give a tan solid (7.14 g, 96%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3-iodo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

To an ice bath cooled solution of the product from Part B (5.5 g, 17.13mmol) in MTBE (15 ml) in a 50 mL pressure vessel was added 2.0M TMSdiazomethane (12.85 ml, 25.7 mmol) followed by drop-wise addition ofmethanol (1.0 mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed andstirred at room temperature for 16 h, cooled and the pressure wasreleased. The solution was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with 1.0M HCl, saturated potassium carbonatesolution, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to give a red oil that was usedwithout purification (5.4 g, 84%).

Part D. Preparation of 3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyaniline

A mixture of the product from Part C (5.80 g, 17.31 mmol), ammoniumchloride (1.389 g, 26.0 mmol), and iron (4.83 g, 87 mmol) inTHF/MeOH/water (200 mL total, 2/2/1) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled andfiltered through Celite. The filtrate was evaporated and the residue waspartitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer was washed withsaturated brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated togive a brown oil (5.28 g, 100% yield).

Part E. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

To a solution of the product from Part E (3.05 g, 10 mmol) in DMF (50ml) at −20° C. under N₂ was added at a fast drip a 0.4M solution inbenzene of (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate (50.0 ml, 20.00 mmol,prepared by the method of Santana et al., J. Heterocyclic Chem. 36:293(1999). The solution was stirred for 15 min at −20° C., warmed to roomtemperature for 45 min and diluted into EtOAc. The EtOAc layer waswashed 4×300 mL with water, 2×100 mL with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated to a brown solid. The residue was triturated in Et₂O/hexaneto give a fine powder that was collected by filtration and dried to givea tan powder (2.46 g, 57%).

Example B Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a suspension of the product from Example A (2.46 g, 5.69 mmol) inethanol (50 ml) was added a solution of 5.5 mL of H₂SO₄ in 50 mL waterand the mixture was heated at 110° C. for 2.5 h to give a clearsolution. The solution was cooled and diluted with 50 mL of water whilestirring to give an off-white solid that was collected by filtration,washed with water and dried (2.06 g, 90%).

Example C Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4,6-diiodophenol

A solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (20.0 g, 133 mmol) in methanol (266 mL)was treated with sodium hydroxide pellets (6.39 g, 160 mmol). Themixture was stirred until all the sodium hydroxide had dissolved and wasthen cooled in an ice-salt bath to −2° C. Sodium iodide (15.0 g, 100mmol) was added and then 10% sodium hypochlorite solution (45 mL, 73.3mmol) was added drop wise at a rate such that the solution temperaturerose no higher than 1.3° C. This sequence of events was repeated (3×)until a total of 60 g (400 mmol) of sodium iodide had been added and thesodium hypochlorite solution was added until the solution color changedfrom a light green-yellow color to the color of weak iced tea. Thisrequired all but 16 mL of the 180 mL total sodium hypochlorite solutionmeasured out. With continued cooling at ca. 2° C., a solution of sodiumthiosulfate pentahydrate (20 g) in water (100 mL) was added drop wiseover 20 min. After addition, the solution was acidified to pH 3 by dropwise addition of concentrated hydrochloric acid (ca. 35 mL required of40 mL placed in the addition funnel). The precipitate was collected byfiltration and washed with >1 liter of water. The salmon-colored solidwas sucked as dry as possible, and dried in a vacuum oven at 50° C. for18 h. These procedures afforded the product (49.61 g, 93%) as a tansolid.

Part B. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene

A solution of the product from Part A (20.0 g, 49.7 mmol) in acetone(140 mL) was treated with methyl iodide (3.9 mL, 8.83 g, 62.2 mmol) and50% (w/w) sodium hydroxide solution (3.02 mL, 4.58 g, 57.2 mmol)followed by stirring at ambient temperature for 48 h. The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to a volume of ca. 50-60 mL, followed by dilutionwith heptane (80 mL) and water (50 mL). The layers were separated andthe organic layer was extracted with saturated sodium chloride solution.Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded the product (20.59g, 99%) as a light yellow oil.

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A suspension of the product from Part B (12.04 g, 28.9 mmol), uracil(3.89 g, 34.7 mmol), N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (1.29 g, 5.79 mmol)and tribasic potassium phosphate (12.9 g, 60.8 mmol) in DMSO (181 mL)was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 1 h. The mixture was then treatedwith copper (I) iodide (551 mg, 2.89 mmol) and degassing was continuedfor another 10 min. The mixture was then warmed at 60° C. for 18 h. Themixture was then poured into water (600 mL) and acidified to pH 3 byaddition of 4N hydrochloric acid solution. The mixture was diluted withethyl acetate, and the organic layer was extracted with water (3×),saturated ammonium chloride solution (1×) and saturated sodium chloridesolution. The solution was dried and treated with (3-mercaptopropyl)silica gel, followed by stirring for 2 h. The mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The solid obtained was triturated withether-ethyl acetate (>10:1) and collected by filtration and washed withether. After drying in a vacuum oven at 50° C. for 2 h, these proceduresafforded the product (2.75 g) as a white solid. The mother liquors wereconcentrated in vacuo to afford an amber solid. This material waschromatographed over a Flash 65 silica gel cartridge, eluting with20-100% ethyl acetate in hexanes. These procedures afforded a nearlywhite solid, which was triturated with ether-hexanes and collected byfiltration. After drying in a vacuum oven for 3 h, these proceduresafforded another 4.31 g of the product as a white solid. Total yield:7.06 g (61%).

Example D Preparation of1-(3-tert-Butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4,6-diiodophenol

2-tert-Butylphenol (99.95 g, 665.36 mmol) was dissolved in 1250 mLmethanol and converted to the corresponding phenoxide with 31.96 g(799.0 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) of sodium hydroxide by stirring the sodiumhydroxide pellets at room temperature, and then cooling the reactionmixture in an ice/salt bath. Sodium iodide (299.34 g, 1997.07 mmol, 3.0equiv.) and 8.3% bleach (1265.83 g, 1411.39 mmol, 2.1 equiv.) were addedto the cold reaction solution in four equal portions, the bleach beingadded while keeping the reaction mixture at <0° C. 500 mL of 20% (w/w)sodium thiosulfate solution was added over an 18-minute period, with thetemperature rising from −0.6° C. to 2.5° C. The pH of the reactionmixture was adjusted to approximately 3 by adding 197.5 mL of conc. HClover a period of 97 min with the reaction temperature going from 1.2° C.to 4.1° C. The resulting slurry was filtered, and the wet cake washedwith ˜2 L of water. The wet cake was left on the Buchner funnel undervacuum overnight (approximately 15 h) to yield 289.33 g (potencyadjusted yield=254.61 g) of the title product.

Part B. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene

The product from Part A (93% assay, 21.6 g, 50 mmol) was dissolved in140 mL of acetone. Methyl iodide (4.2 mL, 67.5 mmol, 1.35 equiv.) wasadded, followed by 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide (5.0 g, 62.5 mmol, 1.25equiv.). The reaction was stirred overnight, then concentrated toapproximately 50-60 mL. 80 mL of heptanes was added followed by 50 mL ofwater, and the layers were shaken and separated, and the aqueous layerwas back extracted with 20 mL of heptanes. The organic layers werecombined and washed twice with 50 mL each of 10% aqueous NaCl to afford91.1 grams of a heptane solution, which assayed to 19.1 g of the titlecompound.

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-Butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

Uracil (33.3 g, 297 mmol, 1.2 equiv.), K₃PO₄ (106 g, 500 mmol, 2.1equiv.), CuI (4.6 g, 24.2 mmol, 0.1 equiv.), andN-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (6.4 g, 28.7 mmol, 0.12 equiv.) werecharged to a flask and inerted with argon. The1-tert-butyl-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene was solvent switched into MeCN,dissolved in 1 L DMSO and sparged with argon and added to the solids.The reaction was heated to 60° C. for 16 h. After cooling, the reactionwas diluted with 2 L EtOAc and washed with 2.6 L water (back extractedwith 3×1 L EtOAc). The combined organic layers were washed with 2×1 L of0.25M (CuOAc)₂ then 2×830 mL 15% NH₄Cl then 800 mL brine. The organiclayer was then concentrated and chased with 1 L heptane, then trituratedwith refluxing 85:15 (v/v) heptane:iPrOAc for 4 h. After cooling, theproduct was collected by filtration and washed with an additional 330 mLof 85:15 v/v heptanes:EtOAc to yield after drying 66.9 g (70% yield) ofthe product as a white solid.

Example E. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of 100 mL of water and 300 mL of THF was sparged withnitrogen and then transferred via canula and nitrogen pressure to aflask containing 19.9965 g (49.96 mmol) of the product from Example D,20.8234 g (59.97 mmol, 1.20 equivalents) ofN-(6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide,and 21.8711 g (103.03 mmol, 2.06 equivalents) of potassium phosphatewhich had been purged with nitrogen. The resulting solution was againsparged with nitrogen.

THF (100 mL) was sparged with nitrogen and then transferred via canulaand nitrogen pressure to a flask containing 462.8 mg (0.51 mmol, 0.01equivalents) of Pd₂dba₃ and 735.8 mg (2.52 mmol, 0.05 equivalents) of1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-6-phenyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phosphaadamantane, which hadbeen purged with nitrogen. The resulting solution was again sparged withnitrogen.

The initial THF/water solution was transferred via canula and nitrogenpressure to the flask containing the catalyst and ligand in THF. Thereaction was warmed to 50° C. and stirred overnight under positivenitrogen pressure. A sample of the reaction was taken the followingmorning. HPLC of the sample showed 0.28 PA % iodouracil startingmaterial, 76.8 PA % product, and 5.2 PA % boronate.

The reaction was cooled to room temperature and washed, in threeportions, with a solution of 5.84 g of L-cysteine and 81.4 g of sodiumchloride in 550 mL of water which had been sparged with nitrogen. TheTHF solution was filtered through a celite pad. The pad was rinsed with100 mL of THF, which was combined with the original THF solution. TheTHF solution was concentrated on the rotary evaporator to 136 g. To thewhite slurry was added 405 mL of ethyl acetate with good agitation. Theslurry was filtered after stirring overnight. The wet cake was washedwith 2×50 mL of ethyl acetate. The solid, an ethyl acetate solvate, wasdried in the vacuum oven at 50° C. It weighed 25.49 g.

The solid and 8.7 g of 3-mercaptopropyl derivatized silica gel wasstirred in 500 mL of THF then filtered through a celite pad. Thefiltrate was concentrated on the rotary evaporator to give 13.08 g ofwhite solid. The solid that had been filtered off on the celite pad wasextracted with 500 mL of THF at 60° C. The THF solution was concentratedto 66 g and treated with 206 mL of ethyl acetate. The solid whichprecipitated was filtered and dried, yielding 9.13 g of product. Thissolid was combined with the original solid and slurried in 100 mL of 200proof 3A ethanol. It was filtered and dried in the vacuum oven at 50° C.to give 20.74 g of product.

Example F Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The boronic acid (96% potency) (3.75 g, 15.6 mmol, 1.2 eq), product fromExample D (5.0 g, 12.5 mmol), Cytec ligand (175 mg, 5 mol %), Pd2(dba)3(46 mg, 0.4 mol %) and potassium phosphate (5.25 g, 25.0 mmol, 2 eq.)were charged to a 3 neck RB flask. The solids were purged with nitrogenfor 10 min. 75 mL 4:1 THF:water was sparged 10 min and charged to theflask. The mixture was stirred to dissolve the solids followed byheating the mixture at 50° C. in darkness overnight. HPLC showed thereaction was not complete after stirring overnight (˜2% iodouracilremained). The reaction mixture was diluted with 375 mL DCM and 250 ml10% citric acid. The mixture was shaken in a sep funnel and the layerswere separated. The DCM layer was washed with a solution of 0.6 gL-cysteine in 250 ml 5% NaHCO₃ for 30 min which changed the DCM layercolor from orange to yellow. Repeated the 0.6 g L-cysteine in 250 ml 5%NaHCO3 for 30 min treatment followed by a 250 ml 5% NaHCO₃ wash, and a250 ml 10% NaCl wash. The DCM layer was treated with 2 gm thioureasilica for 30 min. Added 1 gm carbon to decolorize mixed 5 min andfiltered through hy-flo. The wet cake was washed with DCM. The DCMsolution was then stripped to give 6.74 g of a light yellow solid. Thesolids were ˜92% pure. The solids were heated in a mixture of 192 ml DCMand 9 ml L MeOH. They never completely dissolved. Cooled to room tempwith mixing. 80 ml heptane was added and more product began tocrystallize. The slurry stirred over the weekend. Added 50 ml heptane inportions until a total of 230 ml heptane was added. The product wasfiltered. Filtrate was measured at 1.21 mg/mL at 210 nm and 1.35 at 220nm, which equals a 522-582 mg loss in the liquors or 9-10% loss vs.theoretical. The wet cake was washed with 50 ml of a 27 ml Heptane:22 mlDCM: 1 ml MeOH mixture. The wash contained 0.5 mg/mL product or 25 mg(0.4% vs. theoretical). Product yield 5.22 gm (88.9%), purity 99.2% PA.Iodouracil was removed in the crystallization. Samples were submitted tosolid state for analysis and analytical for Pd determination. NMR didnot show any residual solvent.

Example 1 Preparation of(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-1.1)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

To a vigorously stirred solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (10 g, 66.6 mmol)in heptane (67 ml) was added at a fast drip a solution of 70% nitricacid (4.25 ml, 66.6 mmol) diluted with water (4.25 ml). The resultingdark red/brown mixture was stirred vigorously for 2 h. The suspendedsolid was collected by filtration washed with hexane (300 mL), water(200 mL) and once again with hexane (200 mL) to give a cocoa coloredpowder that was dried to constant mass (4.65 g, 35.6%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

A solution of the product from Part A (1.0 g, 5.12 mmol) in glacialacetic acid (10.25 mL) was treated portion wise with pyridinehydrobromide perbromide (1.80 g, 5.63 mmol) followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 2 h. Additional pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide (3.80g) was added in two portions and after another 3 h of stirring, thereaction was complete. The mixture was poured into ice water, and themixture treated with a small amount of sodium sulfite. The resultingsolid was filtered and dried under vacuum to give the title compound asa brown solid (1.40 g, 100%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

A solution of the product from Part B (1.40 g, 5.11 mmol) in 10:1t-butylmethylether-methanol (25.5 mL) was treated with 2.0Mtrimethylsilyldiazomethane in ether (5.1 mL, 10.21 mmol), followed bystirring at room temperature for 18 h. The mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to afford a yellow oil, which was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes to give the titlecompound as a yellow oil (1.36 g, 92%).

Part D. Preparation of tert-butyl3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part C (960 mg, 3.33 mmol) in methanol(17 mL) was treated with 5% platinum on sulfided carbon (100 mg),followed by hydrogenation under balloon pressure for 3 h, and thenfiltered through celite and concentrated under vacuum to afford the3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyaniline as a yellow oil (860 mg, 3.33mmol, 100%). A solution of this material in THF (17 mL) was treated withdi-tert-butyl dicarbonate (800 mg, 3.66 mmol) followed by warming atreflux for 2 h. Concentration under vacuum afforded a beige solid, whichwas purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes. Solid was triturated with hexanes, collected byfiltration, and dried under vacuum to give the title compound as anearly white solid (890 mg, 75%).

Part E. Preparation of methyl5′-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-3′-tert-butyl-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carboxylate

Toluene (2 ml) and ethanol (2 ml) were combined with the product fromPart E (281 mg, 0.78 mmol), methyl4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzoate (411 mg, 1.57mmol) and 1M sodium carbonate (0.78 ml, 0.78 mmol) and de-gassed for 20min with N₂. Tetrakis(triphenyl-phosphine)palladium(0) (18 mg, 0.016mmol) was added and de-gassing continued for 5-10 min. Heated at 100° C.in a sealed tube for 18 h, cooled and concentrated under vacuum.Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes gave the title compound (182 mg, 56%).

Part F. Preparation of methyl5′-amino-3′-tert-butyl-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carboxylate

To a solution of the product from Part E (180 mg, 0.43 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(4 ml) was added trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml). Stirred for 30 min andconcentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in EtOAc and washed with 10% NaHCO₃and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum togive title compound (136 mg, 100%).

Part G. Preparation of3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carboxylate

To a solution of the product from Part F (120 mg, 0.38 mmol) in DMF (2.5ml) at −25° C. was added drop wise, (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate(1.34 ml, 0.76 mmol) keeping the temperature below −10° C. untilcompletion. The mixture was warmed to room temperature, stirred for 4 hand poured into ether. Washed with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave(E)-methyl-3′-tert-butyl-2′-methoxy-5′-(3-(3-methoxyacryloyl)ureido)biphenyl-4-carboxylate(105 mg, 62%). Added ethanol (3 ml), H₂O (3 ml) and conc. H₂SO₄ (0.3 ml)and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. Cooled, poured into H₂O and extractedwith EtOAc. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting with 2%CH₃OH/CHCl₃ gave the title compound (73 mg, 79%).

Part H. Preparation of3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carbaldehyde

A solution of the product from Part G (73 mg, 0.18 mmol) in dioxane (1ml) was treated with 0.5M LiOH (1 ml, 0.36 mmol) at room temperature for1 h, poured into 1N HCl and extracted with EtOAc. Dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum to give3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carboxylicacid (69 mg, 98%). Dissolved in thionyl chloride (2 ml) and refluxed for3 h, cooled and concentrated under vacuum. Azeotroped twice with tolueneto give3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carbonylchloride (72 mg, 100%) which was dissolved in THF (1.7 ml) and cooled to−78° C. 1M lithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride (THF) (0.19 ml, 0.19mmol) was added drop wise and stirring was continued at −78° C. for 2 h.Quenched with 1N HCl (1 ml) and warmed to room temperature. Added waterand extracted with EtOAc. Washed with 10% NaHCO₃, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with 1:1 EtOAc/hexanes gave the titlecompound (23 mg, 35%).

Part I. Preparation of(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide

A solution of the product from Part H (23 mg, 0.061 mmol) in CH₃OH (0.8ml) was treated with methanesulfonohydrazide (7.7 mg, 0.07 mmol) at roomtemperature for 1 h, warmed to 35° C. for 2 h, cooled and concentratedunder vacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography elutingwith 5% CH₃OH/CHCl₃ gave title compound (14.8 mg, 52%). ¹H NMR (300 MHzCDCl₃) ppm 1.44 (s, 9H) 3.21 (s, 3H) 3.32 (s, 3H) 5.82 (d, J=8.09 Hz,1H) 7.14-7.24 (m, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.61 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H)7.75 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.79 (s, 1H) 7.87 (s, 1H) 8.21 (br s, 1H). MS(ESI+) m/z 471 (M+H)+.

Example 2 Preparation of(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IA-L0-1.1)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-6-iodo-4-nitrophenol

To the product from Example 1, Part A (4.5 g, 23.05 mmol) dissolved inMeOH (120 ml) and water (30 mL) was added iodine monochloride (1.155 ml,23.05 mmol) drop wise over a period of 10 min. The mixture was stirredfor 2 h and diluted into 1 L of water and allowed to stand overnight.The solid material was collected by filtration and washed 3×50 mL withwater and dried under vacuum overnight to give a tan solid (7.14 g,96%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3-iodo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

To an ice bath cooled solution of the product from Part A (5.5 g, 17.13mmol) in MTBE (15 ml) in a 50 mL pressure vessel was added 2.0M TMSdiazomethane (12.85 ml, 25.7 mmol) followed by drop-wise addition ofmethanol (1.0 mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed andstirred at room temperature for 16 h, cooled and the pressure wasreleased. The solution was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with 1.0M HCl, saturated potassium carbonatesolution, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to give a red oil that was usedwithout purification (5.4 g, 84%).

Part C. Preparation of 3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyaniline

A mixture of the product from Part B (5.80 g, 17.31 mmol), ammoniumchloride (1.389 g, 26.0 mmol), and iron (4.83 g, 87 mmol) inTHF/MeOH/water (200 mL total, 2/2/1) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled andfiltered through Celite. The filtrate was evaporated and the residue waspartitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer was washed withsaturated brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated togive a brown oil (5.28 g, 100% yield).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part C (8.2 g, 26.9 mmol) was treated with acrylic acid(5.53 ml, 81 mmol) and stirred overnight to give an extremely viscousmixture. The mixture was treated with acetic acid (60 mL) and urea (7.3g 120 mmol), heated at 120° C. for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. Theresidue was azeotroped 3×100 mL with toluene to give a brown/tan solid.The solid was suspended in a mixture of 50 mL EtOAc and 100 mL ofsaturated NaHCO₃ and stirred for thirty min to neutralize any remainingacetic acid. The solid was collected by filtration and washed repeatedlywith 50 mL portions of water and finally with 3:1 hexane/EtOAc (50 mL)to give an off-white solid that was dried to constant mass (7.1 g, 66%).

Part E. Preparation of3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-carbaldehyde

A mixture of the product from Part D (101 mg, 0.25 mmol),4-formylphenylboronic acid (56.2 mg, 0.38 mmol), 1M sodium carbonate(0.25 mL, 0.25 mmol) and 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride dichloromethane complex (10.2 mg,0.013 mmol) in toluene/ethanol (2 mL, 1/1) was purged with bubbling N₂for 5 min and microwaved at 100° C. for 15 min. Extracted with EtOAc andwashed with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withMeOH/CH₂Cl₂ (1% to 5%) gave the title compound (92 mg, 97%).

Part F. Preparation of(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide

A mixture of the product from Part E (90 mg, 0.24 mmol) andmethanesulfonohydrazide (29 mg, 0.26 mmol) in methanol (4 mL) was heatedat 40° C. for 2 h. Evaporated and purified by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with MeOH/CH₂Cl₂ (1% to 4%) to give the titlecompound (80 mg, 72%). m.p. 209-211° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ 1.39(s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.17 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.77 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 8.04 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s, 1H) 11.10(s, 1H).

Example 3 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.9)

Part A. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-naphthoic acid

A solution of methyl 6-bromo-2-naphthoate (7.70 g, 29.0 mmol) in 2:1THF:water (150 mL) was treated with lithium hydroxide hydrate (2.44 g,58.1 mmol) followed by stirring at room temperature for 48 h.Concentrated under vacuum, diluted with water and cooled to 0° C.Acidified to pH3 with 4N HCl. Solids were collected by filtration,dissolved in toluene-EtOAc (ca. 2 L) and washed with brine. Dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Brown solid wastriturated with ether, collected by filtration, and dried under vacuumto give the title compound as a nearly white solid (5.07 g, 70%).

Part B. Preparation of 6-bromonaphthalen-2-amine

A solution of the product Part A (5.07 g, 20.19 mmol) and triethylamine(4.22 mL, 3.07 g, 30.3 mmol) in dry DMF (155 mL) was treated with thediphenylphosphoroyl azide (6.55 mL, 8.34 g, 30.3 mmol) followed bystirring at room temperature for 3 h. The solution was then treated withwater (20 mL) followed by warming at 100° C. for 1 h. The solution wascooled and the flask fitted with a short-path distillation head and theDMF removed by distillation under high vacuum. The solid residue wasdissolved in EtOAc and washed with saturated sodium bicarbonatesolution. Filtered through celite and the filtrate was washed with water(3×) and then with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum to give the title compound as a beige solid (4.48 g, 100%).

Part C. Preparation of benzyl 6-bromonaphthalen-2-ylcarbamate

A mixture of the product from Part B (1.79 g, 8.06 mmol) and saturatedsodium bicarbonate solution (18 mL) in acetone (40 mL) at 0° C. wastreated drop wise with benzyl chloroformate. The mixture was stirred at0° C. for 1 h, and then allowed to gradually warm to room temperatureover 18 h. The mixture was diluted with EtOAc and water and the layersseparated. The organic layer was extracted with water and washed withbrine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes gave the title compound as a pink solid (1.5 g, 52%).

Part D. Preparation of benzyl6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl carbamate

A resealable Schlenk tube containing a solution of the product from PartC (1.42 g, 3.99 mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (1.11 g, 4.39 mmol), andpotassium acetate (1.17 g, 11.96 mmol) in DMF (28 mL) was degassed bythree freeze-thaw cycles. The solution was treated with1,1′-bis(diphenyl phosphino)ferrocene palladium (II) chloridedichloromethane complex (98 mg, 0.12 mmol), followed by degassing by twoadditional freeze-thaw cycles. The Schlenk tube was then sealed and themixture warmed at 80° C. for 18 h. Cooled and diluted with ethyl acetateand water. The mixture was treated with Darco G-60 and then filteredthrough celite. The filtrate was extracted with water (4×) and saturatedsodium chloride solution. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum afforded a light brown oil. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexane gave the title compoundas a colorless oil (910 mg, 57%).

Part E. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

To a vigorously stirred solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (10 g, 66.6 mmol)in heptane (67 ml) was added at a fast drip a solution of 70% nitricacid (4.25 ml, 66.6 mmol) diluted with water (4.25 ml). The resultingdark red/brown mixture was stirred vigorously for 2 h. The suspendedsolid was collected by filtration washed with hexane (300 mL), water(200 mL) and once again with hexane (200 mL) to give a cocoa coloredpowder that was dried to constant mass (4.65 g, 35.6%).

Part F. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

A solution of the product from Part E (1.0 g, 5.12 mmol) in glacialacetic acid (10.25 mL) was treated portion wise with pyridinehydrobromide perbromide (1.80 g, 5.63 mmol) followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 2 h. Additional pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide (3.6g) was added in two portions and after another 3 h of stirring, thereaction was complete. The mixture was poured into ice water, and themixture treated with a small amount of sodium sulfite. The resultingsolid was filtered and dried under vacuum to give the title compound asa brown solid (1.40 g, 100%).

Part G. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

A solution of the product from Part F (1.40 g, 5.11 mmol) in 10:1t-butylmethylether-methanol (25.5 mL) was treated with 2.0Mtrimethylsilyldiazomethane in ether (5.1 mL, 10.21 mmol), followed bystirring at room temperature for 18 h. The mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to afford a yellow oil, which was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes to give the titlecompound as a yellow oil (1.36 g, 92%).

Part H. Preparation of tert-butyl3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part G (960 mg, 3.33 mmol) in methanol(17 mL) was treated with 5% platinum on sulfided carbon (100 mg),followed by hydrogenation under balloon pressure for 3 h, and thenfiltered through celite and concentrated under vacuum to afford the3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyaniline as a yellow oil (860 mg, 3.33mmol, 100%). A solution of this material in THF (17 mL) was treated withdi-tert-butyl dicarbonate (800 mg, 3.66 mmol) followed by warming atreflux for 2 h. Concentration under vacuum afforded a beige solid, whichwas purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes. Solid was triturated with hexanes, collected byfiltration, and dried under vacuum to give the title compound as anearly white solid (890 mg, 75%).

Part I. Preparation of benzyl6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(tert-butylcarbamoyl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-ylcarbamate

Toluene (928 ul) and EtOH (928 ul) were combined with the product fromPart H (133 mg, 0.37 mmol), the product from Part D (299 mg, 0.74 mmol)and 1M sodium carbonate (371 ul, 0.37 mmol) and de-gassed for 20 minwith nitrogen. Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (8.6 mg, 7.4umol) was added and de-gassing continued 5-10 min. Heated at 85-90° C.for 18 h, cooled and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silicagel column chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave the titlecompound (102 mg, 49%).

Part J. Preparation of benzyl6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-ylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part I (100 mg, 0.18 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1.0ml) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (0.5 ml, 6.5 mmol) at roomtemperature for 1 h. Concentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in ethylacetate, washed with 10% NaHCO₃, brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in toluene (1.0 ml) and added Et₃N(25 ul, 0.18 mmol) and acrylic acid (13 ul, 0.19 mmol) and the mixturewas refluxed for 16 h. Concentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in aceticacid (1.0 ml, 17.5 mmol) and added urea (11.9 mg, 0.20 mmol) andrefluxed for 72 h. Cooled and poured into ice water, extracted threetimes with CHCl₃, combined extracts, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave title compound (57.5 mg,58%).

Part K. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Combined the product from Part J (56 mg, 0.10 mmol) and EtOAc (1.0 ml)and added 10% palladium on carbon (10 mg). Stirred under a balloon of H₂gas for 16 h. Filtered through Celite and concentrated under vacuum.Dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (1.0 ml), added Et₃N (16 ul, 0.115 mmol) andmethanesulfonyl chloride (8.7 ul, 0.112 mmol) and stirred at roomtemperature for 30 min. Concentrated under vacuum and purification bysilica gel column chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave thetitle compound (10 mg, 20%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 1.34-1.48 (m,9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.21 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 7.26 (s, 2H) 7.41 (dd, J=8.82, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.59-7.76 (m, 2H)7.89-8.04 (m, 3H) 10.03 (s, 1H) 10.34 (s, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 496 (M+H)⁺;(ESI−) m/z 494 (M−H)⁻.

Example 4A Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.3)

Part A. Preparation of N-(6-bromonaphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Example 3, Part B (4.48 g, 20.17 mmol) inpyridine (100 mL) was treated drop wise with methanesulfonyl chloride(1.97 mL, 2.89 g, 25.2 mmol) followed by stirring at room temperaturefor 1 h. Diluted with toluene and concentrated under vacuum twice. Theresidue was extracted with EtOAc and washed with water, 1M citric acidand brine. Treated with Darco G-60, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered throughcelite and concentrated under vacuum. Solid was triturated withether-hexane, collected by filtration and dried under vacuum to give thetitle compound as a faint pink solid (3.32 g, 55%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part A (1.00 g, 3.33 mmol),bis(pincolato)diboron (1.27 g, 5.00 mmol), potassium acetate (0.98 g,9.99 mmol) and Combiphos Pd6 (84 mg, 0.17 mmol) in toluene (22 mL) washeated at reflux for 3 h. Cooled and diluted with ethyl acetate andwater. The mixture was treated with Darco G-60 and filtered throughcelite. The filtrate was washed with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Oil was dissolved in ether andprecipitated by addition of hexanes. The product was collected byfiltration and washed with hexanes. Evaporation of the filtrate andpurification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes. The title compound from crystallization andchromatography was obtained as a white solid (927 mg, 80%).

Part C. Preparation of tert-butyl3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenylcarbamate

Combined the product from Example 3, Part H (87 mg, 0.243 mmol), theproduct from Part B (169 mg, 0.486 mmol), toluene (1.0 ml), ethanol (1.0ml) and sodium carbonate (0.243 ml, 0.243 mmol) in a sealed tube andde-gassed with N₂ gas for 20 min.Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (5.61 mg, 4.86 μmol) was addedand de-gassing was continued another 5-10 min. Heated at 90-95° C. for16 h. Cooled and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave the title compound(92.2 mg, 76%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part C (90 mg, 0.180 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.0ml) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (1.0 ml, 12.98 mmol) at roomtemperature for 1 h. Concentrated under vacuum, dissolved residue inEtOAc, washed with 10% NaHCO₃, and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in DMF (1.4 ml) and cooled to−25° C. and added (E)-3-methoxy-acryloyl isocyanate (0.633 ml, 0.361mmol) drop wise while maintaining the temperature below −10° C. Warmedto room temperature and stirred for 2 h. Poured into ether, washed withwater, and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. Added a mixture of H₂SO₄ (0.1 ml, 1.876 mmol), water (1.0 ml)and EtOH (1.0 ml) and stirred at 100° C. 16 h. Cooled and concentratedunder vacuum. Poured into water, extracted with EtOAc, combined extractsand washed with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography elutingwith MeOH/CHCl₃ gave the title compound (53 mg, 59%). ¹H NMR (300 MHzDMSO-d6) δ 1.42 (s, 9H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.25 (s, 3H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.34 (dd, J=15.81, 2.57 Hz, 2H) 7.42 (dd, J=8.82, 1.84 Hz, 1H)7.65-7.76 (m, 2H) 7.80 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.96 (t, J=8.27 Hz, 2H) 8.02(s, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.41 (s, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 494 (M+H)⁺; (ESI−)m/z 492 (M−H)⁻.

Example 4B Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.3)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-6-iodo-4-nitrophenol

To the product from Example 3, Part E (4.5 g, 23.05 mmol) dissolved inMeOH (120 ml) and water (30 mL) was added iodine monochloride (1.155 ml,23.05 mmol) drop wise over a period of 10 min. The mixture was stirredfor 2 h and diluted into 1 L of water and allowed to stand overnight.The solid material was collected by filtration and washed 3×50 mL withwater and dried under vacuum overnight to give a tan solid (7.14 g,96%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3-iodo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

To an ice bath cooled solution of the product from Part A (5.5 g, 17.13mmol) in MTBE (15 ml) in a 50 mL pressure vessel was added 2.0Mtrimethylsilyl diazomethane (12.85 ml, 25.7 mmol) followed by drop-wiseaddition of methanol (1.0 mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel wassealed and stirred at room temperature for 16 h, cooled and the pressurewas released. The solution was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with 1.0M HCl, saturated potassium carbonatesolution, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to give a red oil that was usedwithout purification (5.4 g, 84%).

Part C. Preparation of 3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyaniline

A mixture of the product from Part B (5.80 g, 17.31 mmol), ammoniumchloride (1.389 g, 26.0 mmol), and iron (4.83 g, 87 mmol) inTHF/MeOH/water (200 mL total, 2/2/1) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled andfiltered through Celite. The filtrate was evaporated and the residue waspartitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer was washed withsaturated brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated togive a brown oil (5.28 g, 100% yield).

Part D. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

To a solution of the product from Part C (3.05 g, 10 mmol) in DMF (50ml) at −20° C. under N₂ was added at a fast drip a 0.4M solution inbenzene of (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate (50.0 ml, 20.00 mmol,prepared by the method of Santana et al., J. Heterocyclic. Chem. 36:293(1999). The solution was stirred for 15 min at −20° C., warmed to roomtemperature for 45 min and diluted with EtOAc. The organic was washedwith water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to abrown solid. The residue was triturated in Et₂O/hexane to give a finepowder that was collected by filtration and dried under vacuum to givethe title compound as a tan powder (2.46 g, 57%).

Part E. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a suspension of the product from Part D (2.46 g, 5.69 mmol) inethanol (50 ml) was added a solution of 5.5 mL of H₂SO₄ in 50 mL waterand the mixture was heated at 110° C. for 2.5 h to give a clearsolution. Cooled and diluted with 50 mL of water while stirring to givean off-white solid that was collected by filtration, washed with waterand dried under vacuum to give the title compound (2.06 g, 90%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a microwave tube, the product from Part E (104 mg, 0.26 mmol), theproduct from Example 4A, Part B (108 mg, 0.31 mmol), and 1.0M sodiumcarbonate solution (312 μL, 0.31 mmol) in 1:1 ethanol-toluene (1.7 mL)was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 15 min. 1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (II) chloride dichloromethane complex (9 mg, 0.011mmol) was added, and degassing was continued for another 5 min. The tubewas sealed and heated in the microwave at 100° C. for 1 h. Diluted withdichloromethane and washed with 1M citric acid solution and brine. Theorganic layer was then stirred with (3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel for 1h. Filtered through celite and concentrated under vacuum. Trituratedwith ether, methanol, and then again with ether to give the titlecompound as a nearly white solid (32 mg, 25%). NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ11.41 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 8.03 (s, 1H) 7.96 (t, J=8.09 Hz,2H) 7.80 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.63-7.79 (m, 2H) 7.35-7.45 (m, 1H) 7.37 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 5.65 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H)3.25 (s, 3H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 1.43 (s, 9H). MS (+ESI) m/z (rel abundance):494 (100, M+H), 511 (90, M+NH4), 987 (20, 2M+H), 1009 (8, 2M+Na).

Example 5 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinolin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.5)

Part A. Preparation of (E)-N-(4-bromophenyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

Combined 4-bromoaniline (285 mg, 1.659 mmol), CH₂Cl₂ (2.0 ml) andpyridine (0.25 ml, 3.09 mmol) and slowly added (E)-3-methoxyacryloylchloride (200 mg, 1.659 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 2 h.The resulting yellow solid was filtered off and washed with water. Thesolid was dried under vacuum to give the title compound (406 mg, 96%).

Part B. Preparation of 6-Bromoquinolin-2(1H)-one

The product from Part A (395 mg, 1.542 mmol) was added in portions toH₂SO₄ (4.5 ml). Stirred for 3 h at room temperature, poured onto crushedice. Solid filtered, washed with water and dried under vacuum to givethe title compound (203 mg, 59%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-chloroquinoline

To phosphorus oxychloride (2.5 ml, 26.8 mmol) was added, in portions,the product from Part B (200 mg, 0.893 mmol). Refluxed for 1 h, cooledto room temperature and poured onto crushed ice. Extracted with CHCl₃,extracts combined, dried over mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum to give the title compound (173 mg, 80%).

Part D. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-aminoquinoline

The product from Part C (173 mg, 0.713 mmol), acetamide (843 mg, 14.27mmol) and potassium carbonate (493 mg, 3.57 mmol) were combined andheated at 200° C. for 2 h. Cooled to room temperature, whereupon itsolidified. Dissolved in a mixture of CHCl₃ and water. Aqueous layer wasextracted twice more with CHCl₃, extracts were combined, washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum.Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting with MeOH/CHCl₃gave title compound (92 mg, 58%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(6-bromoquinolin-2-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide

Combined the product from Part D (90 mg, 0.403 mmol) and CH₂Cl₂ (2.0 ml)and added triethylamine (0.062 ml, 0.444 mmol) and methanesulfonylchloride (0.035 ml, 0.444 mmol). Stirred at room temperature 16 h. Addedtriethylamine (0.062 ml, 0.444 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.035ml, 0.444 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 1 h. Diluted withEtOAc, washed with 10% citric acid, 10% NaHCO₃ and brine. Dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Dissolved in EtOAc andpoured into excess hexane. Solid collected by filtration to give thetitle compound (94 mg, 61%).

Part F. Preparation of N-(methylsulfonyl)-N-(6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinolin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Combined the product from Part E (94 mg, 0.248 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (94 mg, 0.372 mmol), potassium acetate (73.0 mg,0.744 mmol), Combi-Phos® PD6 (6.22 mg, 0.012 mmol) and toluene (1.5 ml)and refluxed 18 h. Cooled to room temperature, diluted with EtOAc andwater, filtered through Celite, separated the phases, washed the organicphase with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes gave title compound (67 mg, 63%).

Part G. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinolin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Combined in a microwave tube the product from Example 4B, Part E (27 mg,0.067 mmol), the product from Part F (37.4 mg, 0.088 mmol), ethanol (1.0ml), toluene (1.0 ml) and 1M sodium carbonate (0.067 ml, 0.067 mmol) andthe solution was degassed using N₂ gas for 20 min.Tetrakis-(triphenyl-phosphine)palladium(0) (1.559 mg, 1.349 μmol) wasadded and the solution was degassed an additional 5 min. The tube wassealed and heated in the microwave at 100° C. for 45 min. Cooledsolution diluted with 1:1 EtOAc:water and filtered through Celite.Aqueous layer was extracted twice more with EtOAc, combined organicextracts and washed with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with MeOH/CHCl₃ gave title compound (13.7 mg,41%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1.45 (s, 9H) 3.18 (s, 3H) 3.30 (s, 3H)5.83 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 6.99 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.52 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.82-7.91 (m,2H) 7.98 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 1H) 8.29 (s, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 495 (M+H)⁺;(ESI−) m/z 493 (M−H)⁻.

Example 6 Preparation of(E)-N′-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-2.4)

Part A. Preparation of5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one

A mixture of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (2.50 g, 11.85 mmol),bis(pinacolato) diboron (3.61 g, 14.21 mmol), potassium acetate (3.49 g,35.5 mmol) and Combiphos Pd6 (178 mg, 0.36 mmol) in toluene (60 mL) washeated at reflux for 8 h. Cooled, diluted with EtOAc and extracted withwater (2×) and washed with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄ and stirred for 1 hwith (3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel. Filtered and concentrated undervacuum to afford a yellow solid. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes gave a yellow solid.Triturated with cold hexanes, filtered and dried under vacuum to givethe title compound as a fine nearly white solid (1.99 g, 65%). A secondcrop of crystals (140 mg) was obtained from the mother liquors, bringingthe yield to 70%.

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a microwave tube, a suspension of the product from Example 4B, Part E(130 mg, 0.33 mmol), the product from Part A (101 mg, 0.39 mmol), and1.0M sodium carbonate solution (390 μL, 0.39 mmol) in 1:1ethanol-toluene (1.20 mL) was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 15 min.The mixture was treated with 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocenepalladium (II) chloride dichloromethane complex (13 mg, 0.016 mmol) anddegassing was continued for another 5 min and heated at 100° C. in themicrowave for 1 h. Cooled, diluted with EtOAc and extracted with 1Mcitric acid solution and brine. The organic layer was then stirred with(3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel for 1 h. Filtered and concentrated undervacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes gave the title compound as a white solid (80 mg, 61%).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N′-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide

A suspension of the product from Part B (77 mg, 0.19 mmol) andmethanesulfonylhydrazide (22 mg, 0.20 mmol) in 3:1 THF:MeOH (1.9 mL) waswarmed at 60° C. for 24 h. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum andthe residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography elutingwith EtOAc/hexanes to give the title compound as a white solid (62 mg,66%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 9.94 (s, 1H)7.76 (dd, J=13.97, 8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.52-7.59 (m, 1H) 7.51 (d, J=8.46 Hz,1H) 7.11-7.40 (m, 2H) 3.28 (s, 3H) 2.96-3.19 (m, 5H), 2.85 (m, 2H), 1.40(s, 9H). MS (+ESI) m/z (rel abundance): 497 (100, M+H), 1015 (5, 2M+Na).

Example 7 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.6)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (28.66 g, 108.4 mmol) wasdissolved with stirring in 430 mL glacial acetic acid and the resultingmixture was treated drop wise with fuming nitric acid (90%, 179.26 mL).When the addition was complete, the resulting mixture was stirred for2.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into a 2.0 L of crushed ice andallowed to stand 30 min. Afterwards, 1.0 L of water was added and theice water mixture was allowed to melt. The mixture was then filtered,washed with water and dried to provide the title compound (24.57 g,89%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate (11.41 g, 45.0 mmol),potassium carbonate (9.34 g, 67.6 mmol), acetone (200 mL), and dimethylsulfate (6.46 g, 67.6 mmol) were added together. The resultant mixturewas then heated to reflux for 16 h. The mixture was then filtered andthe solid was washed with ethyl acetate. The resulting organic liquidwas then concentrated under vacuum to an oil and redissolved in ethylacetate (600 mL). The organic solution was then washed with water,dried, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to an oil that was thensubjected to purification via column chromatography (gradient of 5% to40% EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield the title compound as an oil (10.42, 87%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl 5-amino-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzoate

Methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate (10.42 g, 39.0 mmol), ironpowder (325 mesh, 10.89 g, 195 mmol), ammonium chloride (3.13 g, 58.5mmol), water (30 mL), and methanol (150 mL) were added together. Theresultant mixture was then refluxed for 1 h. The mixture was then cooledto room temperature, filtered through celite, and the celite washed withmethanol. The filtrate was then concentrated under vacuum and dissolvedin ethyl acetate (600 mL). The resultant solution was then washed withwater and brine. The organic extract was then dried, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to yield the title compound as an oil (9.25 g,100%).

Part D. Preparation of (E)-methyl3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(3-(3-methoxyacryloyl)ureido) benzoate

The product obtained as described in Part C (2.0 g, 8.43 mmol) wasdissolved in 30 mL of N,N-dimethylacetamide and cooled to −25° C. A 0.5Molar solution of E-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate in benzene (21.9 mL,10.96 mmol) was added drop wise and the resulting solution was stirredat ambient temperature for 4 h, and then poured into water. The productwas extracted into dichloromethane, washed with brine, dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to give 100% yield.

Part E. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part D (3.1 g, 8.51 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (60mL). Sulfuric acid (6 mL) was added to water (60 mL) then this solutionwas added in one portion to the ethanol. The heterogeneous mixture washeated at 100° C. for 3 h. The ethanol was removed under vacuum, andthen the aqueous solution was extracted with dichloromethane andevaporated to dryness. This residue was purified by flashchromatography, eluting with 1% methanol/dichloromethane to yield 1.23 g(44%).

Part F. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoicacid

The product from Part E (1.23 g, 3.7 mmol) was taken up in ethanol (5mL) and 1 Molar sodium hydroxide solution (10 mL) and stirred at ambienttemperature for 18 h. The solution was diluted with 1M HCl and theresulting solid was filtered and dried to give 0.945 g (80%).

Part G. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

The product from Part F (0.945 g, 2.97 mmol) was taken up in thionylchloride (4.5 mL) and the mixture was heated at 80° C. for 40 min. Afterevaporation to dryness, the acid chloride was dissolved in dry THF (8mL) and cooled to −78° C. A 1 Molar solution of lithiumtri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride in THF (3.0 mL, 3.0 mmol) was added dropwise. After 45 min the cold reaction was quenched with 1M HCl (5 mL),extracted into ethyl acetate, and purified by flash column, eluting withdichloromethane followed by 1% methanol/dichloromethane to give 0.635 g(71%).

Part H. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part G (400 mg, 1.323 mmol), 2-amino-4-nitrophenol (204mg, 1.323 mmol), Charcoal (Darco KB, 191 mg, 15.88 mmol) and toluene (50mL) were added to a flask and the mixture was heated to 120° C., andstirred open to the air for 48 h. Filtered through Celite andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH gave the title compound (300 mg,52%).

Part I. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide

To the product from Part H (300 mg, 0.687 mmol), iron (192 mg, 3.44mmol), and ammonium chloride (55 mg, 1.031 mmol) was added to a mixtureof THF (15 mL), EtOH (15 mL) and water (4.5 mL). The resultant solutionwas heated to 90° C. for 45 min, and cooled. Filtered through Celit,washed with ethanol, and concentrated under vacuum. The solid wasdissolved in ethyl acetate, and washed with water. Dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH provided the aniline. Thesolid (75 mg, 0.185 mmol) was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (5 mL), and pyridine(0.045 mL, 0.554 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.025 mL, 0.323mmol) were added and stirred at room temperature for 16 h. CH₂Cl₂ wasadded followed by washing with a 1N HCl. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with CH₂Cl₂/MeOH provided the title compound as asolid (9.8 mg, 3%, two steps). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.46 (s,1H), 9.85 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J=9.9, 8.8 Hz, 2H),7.68 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz,1H), 5.68 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (s, 3H), 3.00 (s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H).MS: m/z 485 (M+H)+.

Example 8 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L0-2.6)

Part A. Preparation of3-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(methoxycarbonyl)phenylamino)propanoic acid

The product from Example 7, Part C (16.44 g, 69.3 mmol) was dissolved intoluene (200 mL). This mixture was heated to reflux and acrylic acidadded over time (1 mL of acrylic acid added every 3 h, 5.23 mL total,76.2 mmol). The mixture was then refluxed for 24 h. The mixture was thencooled and concentrated under vacuum to dryness to yield an oil as thecrude title compound that was used directly in the next reaction.

Part B. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part A (21.43 g, 69.3 mmol), urea (10.4 g, 173 mmol)and acetic acid (glacial, 200 mL) were added together. The mixture wasthen heated to 120° C. for 18.5 h followed by concentration under vacuumto dryness to an oil. To this oil was added methanol (13 mL), and ethylacetate (350 mL). The resultant mixture was allowed to stand for 24-48 hwhereby a precipitate formed. The resulting solid was filtered off andwashed with a small amount of methanol (10 mL) and then air dried toyield the title compound as a solid (15.26 g, 66%).

Part C. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy benzoicacid

The product from Part B (4.52 g, 13.52 mmol), methanol (70 mL), andtetrahydrofuran (70 mL) were added together. The mixture was thenstirred vigorously until a homogenous solution resulted. Oncehomogenous, a solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide (1.0M, 68 mL) wasadded. The mixture was then stirred for 12 h, the mixture was thenconcentrated under vacuum to remove the organic solvent, followed by theaddition of aqueous hydrochloric acid (1.0M, 80 mL) that resulted insolid formation. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum. To thismaterial was added hydrochloric acid (12M, 100 mL) and the resultantmaterial heated to 100° C. for 1.5 h. The reaction was then cooled andwater added. The resulting solid was filtered, washed with water, anddried to yield the title compound as a solid (3.55 g, 82%).

Part D. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

The product obtained in Part C (4.07 g, 12.71 mmol) and thionyl chloride(40.82 mL, 559 mmol) were combined and the mixture was refluxed for 2 h,followed by concentration under vacuum to provide a light yellow coloredsolid product. The solid was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (125 mL), thesolution cooled to −78° C. and LiAl(OtBu)₃ (1M, 14 mL) was added slowlyover 10 min while maintaining the temperature at −78° C. The mixture wasstirred at 78° C. for 2 h. The reaction was quenched with hydrochloricacid (aq., 1M, 25 mL) at −78° C. The mixture was warmed to roomtemperature and ethyl acetate was added. The layers were separated andthe aqueous layer was washed with ethyl acetate. The organic extractswere combined and washed with half saturated sodium bicarbonatesolution. The organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated undervacuum to yield a solid as the title compound (3.73 g, 96%).

Part E. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A mixture of the product from Part D (75 mg, 0.246 mmol),2-amino-5-nitrophenol (38 mg, 0.0246 mmol) and Darco KB charcoal(excess) was refluxed in toluene (10 mL) for 24 h under exposure toatmospheric of oxygen. Cooled, filtered and purified by reverse phaseHPLC chromatography eluting with a 40-100% gradient of acetonitrile inwater (0.1% TFA) to provide the title compound as a solid (96 mg, 64%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.42 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.66(s, 3H) 3.82-3.88 (m, 2H) 7.56 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.91 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 8.09 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.37 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.84 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.44 (s, 1H). MS ESI+ (439) (M+H)+.

Example 9 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-6-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.5)

The product from Example 8 (96 mg. 0.219 mmol) was reacted a iron (0.614g, 1.10 mmol), and ammonium chloride (0.176 g, 0.329 mmol) in thepresence of a mixture of tetrahydrofuran (5 mL), ethanol (5 mL) andwater (3 mL). The slurry was heated to 90° C. for 45 min, cooled toambient temperature. Filtered through a pad of celite (10 g), washedwith ethanol (20 mL), and the filtrate was concentrated under vacuum toa solid. The resulting solid was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washedwith water. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum toa yellow solid, providing the corresponding aniline. The solid wasdissolved in dichloromethane (10 mL), pyridine (0.670 mL, 0.657 mmol)and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.221 mL, 0.329 mmol) were added and thesolution stirred at room temperature 16 h. CH₂Cl₂ was added followed bywashing with a 1N aq. HCl solution. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with 98:2 CH₂Cl₂:MeOH gave the title compound asa solid (25 mg, 21%, two steps). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.41 (s,9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.61 (s, 3H) 3.83 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 7.28 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.48 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.65 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=4.04 Hz, 1H) 10.03 (s,1H) 10.41 (s, 1H). MS ESI+ (487) (M+H)+.

Example 10 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (compound IA-L0-2.7)

The product from Example 8, Part D (150 mg, 0.493 mmol) was reacted with2-amino-4-nitrophenol (76 mg, 0.493 mmol) according to the proceduresfrom Example 8, Part E to provide the title compound as a solid (70 mg,32%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.42 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2 H)3.65 (s, 3H) 3.85 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.55 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.89 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 8.12 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.40 (dd, J=9.01, 2.39 Hz, 1H)8.76 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.43 (s, 1H). MS ESI+ (439) (M+H)+.

Example 11 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.8)

The product from Example 10 (65 mg, 0.148 mmol) was reacted according tothe procedures from Example 9 to provide the title compound as a solid(42 mg, 44%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.41 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.43Hz, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.60 (s, 3H) 3.83 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 7.31 (dd,J=8.64, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.56 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)7.67 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.81 (s, 1H) 9.82 (s, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H). MS ESI+(487) (M+H)+.

Example 12 Preparation of1-(3-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (compound IA-L0-2.3)

The product from Example 8, Part D (75 mg, 0.246 mmol) was reacted with2-aminobenzene thiol (0.026 mL, 0.246 mmol) according to the proceduresfrom Example 8, Part E to provide the title compound as a solid (25 mg,25%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.44 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H)3.62 (s, 3H) 3.84 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.46 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.48-7.60(m, 2H) 7.86 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.13 (dd, J=17.28, 7.72 Hz, 2H) 10.40(s, 1H). MS ESI+ (410) (M+H)+.

Example 13 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide (compound IA-L0-2.1)

Part A. Preparation of N-(3,4-dinitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of 3,4-dinitroaniline (5.27 g, 28.8 mmol), methanesulfonylchloride (3.36 mL, 43.1 mmol) and pyridine (5.82 mL, 71.9 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) was stirred for 24 h. Mixture was concentrated undervacuum to provide a crude semi-solid title compound that was usedwithout further purification.

Part B. Preparation of N-(3,4-diaminophenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part A (7.51 g, 28.8 mmol) was reacted with iron (16 g,288 mmol) and NH₄Cl (3.84 g, 71.9 mmol) in refluxing CH₃OH (100 mL) andwater (20 mL) for 2 h. Filtered through celite and concentrated undervacuum. Purification by silica gel column chromatography eluting withMeOH/CH₂Cl₂ provided the title compound as a dark semi-solid (0.5 g,8%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Example 8, Part D (200 mg, 0.657 mmol) wasreacted with the product from Part B (132 mg, 0.657 mmol) according tothe procedures from Example 8, Part E to provide the title compound as asolid (112 mg, 34%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.43 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.93 (s, 3H) 3.44 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H)7.07-7.14 (m, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.48-7.64 (m, 2H) 7.72 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.57 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H) 12.55 (s, 1H). MS ESI+ (486)(M+H)+.

Example 14 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.2)

Part A. Preparation of N-(3-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of 3-chloro-4-nitroaniline (4.85 g, 28.1 mmol),methanesulfonyl chloride (3.29 mL, 42.2 mmol) and pyridine (6.82 mL, 84mmol) in THF (100 mL) was stirred for 24 h. Poured in 1M HCl (500 mL).The resulting precipitate was filtered and air-dried to provide thetitle compound as a solid (7.03 g, 100%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(3-(4-methoxybenzylthio)-4-nitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part A (7.0 g, 27.9 mmol),(4-methoxyphenyl)methanethiol (3.89 mL, 27.9 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (11.58 g,84 mmol) in DMF was heated at 100° C. for 12 h. Cooled and poured into1M HCl (800 mL). The resulting precipitate was filtered and air-dried toprovide the title compound as a yellow solid (6.98 g, 68%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(4-amino-3-(4-methoxybenzylthio)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (6.98 g, 19.0 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedures from Example 13, Part B to provide the title compound as ayellow semi-solid (4.44 g, 69%).

Part D. Preparation ofN,N′-(3,3′-disulfanediylbis(4-amino-3,1-phenylene))dimethane-sulfonamide

The product from Part C (708 mg, 2.09 mmol) was reacted with mercuric(II) acetate (667 mg, 2.09 mmol), anisole (0.457 mL, 4.18 mmol) and TFA(10 mL) at 0° C. for 45 min. Concentrated under vacuum and dissolved inMeOH. Hydrogen sulfide gas was bubbled into solution for 1 h followed byfiltration and concentration under vacuum. Purification by silica gelchromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexane gave the title compound as ayellowish solid (340 mg, 75%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part D (100 mg, 0.23 mmol) was reacted with the productfrom Example 8, Part D (140 mg, 0.46 mmol), triphenylphosphine (60.4 mg,0.23 mmol) and 4-methylbenzene-sulfonic acid (0.0054 mL, 0.046 mmol) inrefluxing toluene for 3 h. Concentrated under vacuum and purified byreverse phase HPLC chromatography eluting a 40-100% gradient ofacetonitrile in water (0.1% TFA) to give the title compound as a solid(99 mg, 43%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.43 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.63 (s, 3H) 3.83 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.39 (dd,J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.95 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.05 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 10.03 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s,1H). MS ESI+ (503) (M+H)+.

Example 15 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.4)

Part A. Preparation of N-(4-chloro-3-nitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of 4-chloro-3-nitroaniline (5.0 g, 29 mmol), methanesulfonylchloride (2.37 mL, 30.4 mmol) and pyridine (5.9 mL, 72.4 mmol) in THF(100 mL) was stirred for 24 h. Poured in 1M HCl (500 mL). The resultingprecipitate was filtered and air-dried to provide the title compound asa solid (6.7 g, 92%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(4-(4-methoxybenzylthio)-3-nitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part A (3.0 g, 12 mmol),(4-methoxyphenyl)methanethiol (1.67 mL, 12 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (4.96 g, 36mmol) in DMF was heated at 100° C. for 12 h. Cooled and poured into 1MHCl (800 mL). The resulting precipitate was filtered and air-dried toprovide the title compound as a yellow solid (1.95 g, 44.2%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(3-amino-4-(4-methoxybenzylthio)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (1.43 g, 3.88 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedures from Example 13, Part B to provide the title compound as awhite solid (1.31 g, 100%).

Part D. Preparation ofN,N′-(4,4′-disulfanediylbis(3-amino-4,1-phenylene))dimethane-sulfonamide

The product from Part C (75 mg, 0.222 mmol) was reacted with mercuric(II) acetate (70.6 mg, 0.222 mmol), anisole (0.048 mL, 0.443 mmol) andTFA (10 mL) at 0° C. for 45 min. Concentrated under vacuum and dissolvedin MeOH. Hydrogen sulfide gas was bubbled into solution for 1 h followedby filtration and concentration under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/Hexane gave the title compoundas a yellowish solid (34 mg, 71%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part D (50 mg, 0.115 mmol) was reacted with the productfrom Example 8, Part D (70 mg, 0.230 mmol), triphenylphosphine (30.2 mg,0.115 mmol) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (0.00267 mL, 0.023 mmol) inrefluxing toluene for 3 h. Concentrated under vacuum and purified byreverse phase HPLC chromatography eluting with a 40-100% gradient ofacetonitrile in water (0.1% TFA) to give the title compound as a solid(40 mg, 33%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.43 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.63 (s, 3H) 3.84 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.35 (dd,J=8.64, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.46 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H)7.92 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 8.10 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 9.98 (s, 1H) 10.40 (s,1H). MS ESI+ (503) (M+H)+.

Example 16 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.1)

Part A. Preparation of tert-butyl3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl carbamate

In a resealable Schlenk tube, a solution of the product from Example 3,Part H (200 mg, 0.56 mmol), naphthalene-2-boronic acid (144 mg, 0.84mmol), and 1.0M sodium carbonate solution (558 μL, 0.56 mmol) in toluene(2.8 mL) was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 10 min. The mixture wastreated with 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (11)chloride dichloromethane complex (14 mg, 0.017 mmol) and degassing wascontinued for another 5 min. The Schlenk tube was sealed and warmed at95° C. for 18 h. Cooled and diluted with ethyl acetate and water.Treated with Darco G-60 and filtered through celite. Filtrate wasextracted with water (2×) and with brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated. Purification by silica gel column chromatographyeluting with 10-75% EtOAc in hexanes gave the title compound as an oil(210 mg, 93%).

Part B. Preparation of 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)aniline

The product from Part A (210 mg, 0.52 mmol) was dissolved in 4N HCl indioxane (4.0 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 1 h. Concentrationunder vacuum afforded a solid, which was suspended in ethyl acetate andstirred with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layerwas dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to givethe title compound, as a brown oil (111 mg, 70%).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)phenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

A solution of the product from Part B (111 mg, 0.36 mmol) in dry DMF(2.9 mL) at −20° C. was treated with (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanatesolution (0.66 mL, of 0.55M in benzene, 0.36 mmol) followed by gradualwarming to room temperature. After stirring for 30 min, the mixture wascooled again to −20° C. and more (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanatesolution (1.0 mL, 0.55 mmol) was added. After warming again to roomtemperature for 30 min, the reaction was complete. Diluted with EtOAcand extracted with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with 10-100% EtOAc in hexane gave the titlecompound as a light yellow oil (144 mg, 92%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A suspension of the product from Part C (144 mg, 0.33 mmol) in 2:2:1ethanol-water-THF (15 mL) was treated with 1N sulfuric acid solution(3.0 mL) followed by warming at 100° C. for 24 h. Cooled and dilutedwith EtOAc and extracted with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with 10-100% EtOAc in hexane gave thetitle compound as a white solid (62 mg, 47%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 11.42 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.90-8.04 (m, 3H), 7.81 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=6.25, 3.31 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 3.24(s, 3H), 1.43 (s, 9H). MS+ESI m/z (rel abundance): 401 (100, M+H), 418(30, M+NH4).

Example 17 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.2)

Part A. Preparation of tert-butyl3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)phenyl carbamate

The product from Example 3, Part H (158 mg, 0.44 mmol) was reacted with6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-ylboronic acid (107 mg, 0.52 mmol) according tothe procedures from Example 16, Part A to provide the title compound asa white solid (92 mg, 47%).

Part B. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)aniline

The product from Part A (92 mg, 0.21 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedures from Example 16, Part B to provide the title compound as apink solid (71 mg, 99%).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)phenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

The product from Part B (71 mg, 0.21 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedures from Example 16, Part C to provide the title compound as abuff-colored solid (58 mg, 59%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A solution of the product from Part C (58 mg, 0.13 mmol) in 2:1:1ethanol-THF-water (4.0 mL) was treated with 1.0M sulfuric acid solution(3.0 mL) followed by warming at 95° C. for 24 h. Cooled and diluted withEtOAc. Extracted with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with 10-100% EtOAc in hexanes gave the product asa faint pink solid (28 mg, 52%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.41 (s,1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.64, 4.60 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.20(dd, J=9.01, 2.39 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.24(s, 3H), 1.42 (s, 9H). MS+ESI m/z (rel abundance): 431 (100, M+H), 448(45, M+NH4).

Example 18 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.8)

Part A. Preparation of 2-bromo-4-tert-butyl-6-nitroaniline

A suspension of 4-tert-butyl-2-nitroaniline (1.033 g, 5.32 mmol) inglacial acetic acid (7.8 mL) was warmed with a heat gun until all solidshad dissolved. The solution was then cooled and treated portion wisewith pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide (1.96 g, 6.12 mmol). Afteraddition, the solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. Themixture was added to water (50 mL) and treated with a small amount ofsodium sulfite. After stirring for 30 min, the precipitate was collectedby filtration. The solid obtained was washed with water and dissolved inEtOAc. Washed with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to provide the title compound as ayellow-orange solid (1.36 g, 94%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-5-nitrobenzene

A solution of tert-butyl nitrite (300 μL of 90%, 261 mg, 2.27 mmol) indry DMF (4 mL) was warmed at 50° C. and was treated with a solution ofthe product from Part A (414 mg, 1.52 mmol) in DMF (3.5 mL). After a fewminutes stirring, the solution began to bubble vigorously. After warmingat 50° C. for 1 h, additional (300 μL) tert-butyl nitrite was addedfollowed by warming at 50° C. for 1 h. After 18 h at room temperature,tert-butyl nitrite (1.2 mL) was added and the mixture warmed at 50° C.for 2 h. Cooled and diluted with EtOAc. Washed with water and brine.Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. Purificationby silica gel column chromatography eluting with 5-40% ethyl acetate inhexanes gave the title compound as a light yellow oil (159 mg, 41%).

Part C. Preparation of 3-bromo-5-tert-butylaniline

A solution of the product from Part B (770 mg, 2.98 mmol) in 3:3:1methanol-water-THF (14.9 mL) was treated with ammonium chloride (239 mg,4.47 mmol) and iron powder (833 mg, 14.92 mmol) followed by warming atreflux for 8 h. Diluted with EtOAc and water and filtered throughcelite. The filtrate was extracted with water and brine. Dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to give the titlecompound as a yellow oil.

Part D. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-bromo-5-tert-butylphenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxy acrylamide

A solution of the product from Part C (681 mg, 2.99 mmol) in dry DMF (23mL) at −30° C. was treated drop wise with a 0.4M solution of(E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate in benzene (14.9 mL, 5.96 mmol). Thesolution was stirred at −30° C. for 30 min followed by warming graduallyto room temperature, and then stirred for 18 h. Diluted with EtOAc andwashed with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to afford a yellow solid, which was trituratedwith ether-hexanes and collected by filtration. Dried under vacuum togive the title compound as a light brown powder. (951 mg, 90%).

Part E. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-tert-butylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A suspension of the product from Part D (951 mg, 2.68 mmol) in ethanol(25 mL) was treated with a solution of concentrated sulfuric acid (2.60mL, 4.78 g, 18.22 mmol) in water (13.4 mL) followed by warming at 100°C. for 1 h. Cooled and concentrated to remove ethanol. Cooled to 0° C.and the precipitate was collected by filtration and washed with water.Dried under vacuum to give the title compound as an orange solid (619mg, 72%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a microwave tube, a suspension of the product from Part E (104 mg,0.32 mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (134 mg, 0.39 mmol), and1.0M sodium carbonate solution (386 μL, 0.39 mmol) in 1:1ethanol-toluene (2.1 mL) was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 10 min. Thesolution was treated with1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium (II) dichloride (20mg, 0.031 mmol) and degassing was continued for another 5 min. Themixture was heated at 100° C. in the microwave for 30 min. Diluted withEtOAc and washed with water and brine. Dried over Na₂SO₄ and treatedwith (3-mercapto propyl) silica gel for 30 min. Filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to afford an amber solid, which was trituratedwith ether-hexanes. Collected the solid by filtration and dried undervacuum to provide the title compound (81 mg, 54%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 11.46 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H) 7.98 (dd, J=11.58,9.01 Hz, 1H) 7.86-7.93 (m, 1H) 7.78-7.85 (m, 2H) 7.72 (s, 1H) 7.67 (s,1H) 7.31-7.51 (m, 2H) 5.70 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 1.39(s, 9H).

Example 19 Preparation of(E)-N-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-2.7)

Part A. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a microwave tube, a suspension of the product from Example 18, PartE, the product from Example 6, Part A (144 mg, 0.56 mmol), 1.0M sodiumcarbonate solution (557 μL, 0.56 mmol) in 1:1 ethanol-toluene (3.0 mL)was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 15 min.1,1′-Bis(di-t-butylphosphino) ferrocene palladium (11) chloride complex(15 mg, 0.023 mmol) was added and degassing was continued for anadditional 5 min. The tube was sealed and the mixture was heated at 100°C. in the microwave for 30 min. Diluted with EtOAc and water. Washedwith 1M citric acid solution, water, and brine. The organic was stirredwith (3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel for 1 h. Dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under vacuum. Purification by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with 10-100% EtOAc in hexanes gave the titlecompound as an off-white solid (86 mg, 50%).

Part B. Preparation of(E)-N′-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide

The product from Part A (80 mg, 0.21 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedures from Example 6, Part C to provide the title compound as awhite solid (73 mg, 73%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.44 (s, 1H)9.92 (s, 1H) 7.64-7.98 (m, 5H) 7.57 (s, 1H) 7.45 (s, 1H) 5.68 (d, J=7.72Hz, 1H) 3.00-3.20 (m, 5H) 2.85 (d, J=12.50 Hz, 2H) 1.36 (s, 9H). MS+ESIm/z (rel abundance): 467 (100, M+H).

Example 20 Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.6)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (28.66 g, 108.4 mmol) wasdissolved with stirring in 430 mL glacial acetic acid and the resultingmixture was treated drop wise with fuming nitric acid (90%, 179.26 mL).When the addition was complete, the resulting mixture was stirred for2.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into a 2.0 L of crushed ice andallowed to stand 30 min. Afterwards, 1.0 L of water was added and theice water mixture was allowed to melt. The mixture was then filtered,washed with water and dried to provide the title compound (24.57 g,89%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 5-amino-3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzoate

The product of Part A (0.43 g, 1.70 mmol) was treated with a catalyticamount of Pd/C in THF (10 mL) under hydrogen balloon for 3 h. The flaskwas purged with nitrogen and the mixture was filtered, concentrated, andpurified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 50%hexane/dichloromethane, followed by dichloromethane to yield 0.37 g(98%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl5-(3-amino-3-oxopropylamino)-3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy benzoate

The product of Part B (0.37 g, 1.66 mmol) and acrylic acid (0.12 uL,1.74 mmol) were combined in toluene (10 mL) and heated at reflux for 20h. The solution was concentrated to dryness.

Part D. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzoate

The product of Part C was dissolved in glacial acetic acid (5 mL) andtreated with urea (0.24 g, 4.0 mmol) at 120° C. for 3 h. The solutionwas diluted with cold water, extracted into ethyl acetate, concentrated,and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1%,then 2%, then 4% methanol/dichloro-methane to give both product (0.25 g,46%) and open dihydrouracil (0.112 g, 20%).

Part E. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(1-(2-carboxyethyl)ureido)-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

The products from Part D were dissolved in methanol (6 mL) and 1M sodiumhydroxide solution was added (15 mL). After 20 h, the solution wasadjusted to pH2 with concentrated hydrochloric acid and extracted intoethyl acetate, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated to give 0.303g (89%).

Part F. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzoicacid

The product from Part E (0.303 g, 0.93 mmol) was taken up into 7 mL ofconcentrated hydrochloric acid and heated in an open flask at 120° C.for 1 h, during which time the excess acid evaporated off to leave dryproduct 0.20 g (70%).

Part G. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide

The product from Part F (0.13 g, 0.42 mmol) was heated with thionylchloride (3 mL) at 90° C. for 1.5 h in an open flask leaving dry acidchloride, which was taken up in dioxane (4 mL).N-(4-amino-phenyl)methanesulfonamide. HCl (0.070 mg, 0.31 mmol) wasadded and the solution was heated at 90° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and then triturated with dichloromethane, filtered, anddried to give 0.071 mg (48%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H), 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (s, 3H), 3.78(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H),7.60 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H), 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 10.39(s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 13.30 (s, 1

H).

Example 21 Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.8)

Part A. Preparation of tert-butyl 4-(vinylsulfonamido)phenylcarbamate

A solution of tert-butyl 4-aminophenylcarbamate (2.63 g, 12.63 mmol) andtriethylamine (7.04 mL, 50.5 mmol) were combined in dichloromethane (50mL) and cooled in an ice bath. After drop wise addition of2-chloroethanesulfonyl chloride (1.45 mL, 13.9 mmol), the solution wasstirred at ambient temperature for 4 h then diluted with 0.5M HCl andextracted into dichloromethane. The product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% methanol/dichloromethaneto give 2.48 g (66%).

Part B. Preparation of tert-butyl4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenylcarbamate

The product from Part A (0.70 g, 2.35 mmol) was heated at 60° C. in asealed tube with 10 mL methanol and 5 mL of 25% weight sodium methoxidein methanol for 16 h. The solution was diluted with water and adjustedto pH 6 with 1M HCl, then extracted into dichloromethane andconcentrated to give 0.582 g (75%).

Part C. Preparation of N-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methoxyethanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (0.582 g, 1.76 mmol) was taken up in 15 mL of 4MHCl in dioxane and stirred at ambient temperature for 20 h. The solutionwas diluted with dichloromethane and the solid product was filtered offand dried to give 0.395 g (84%).

Part D. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide

The product from Example 20, Part F (0.05 g, 0.163 mmol) was treatedwith thionyl chloride (0.5 mL) and the product from Part C (0.038 g,0.163 mmol) as in Example 20, Part G to give 0.038 g (45%) of the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6): δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H), 2.73 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2 H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 3.33-3.42 (m, 2H), 3.67 (t, J=6.25 Hz, 2H), 3.78(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H),7.58 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H), 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H), 9.80 (s, 1H), 10.39(s, 1H), 10.44 (s, 1H), 13.30 (s, 1H).

Example 22 Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.51)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (28.66 g, 108.4 mmol) wasdissolved with stirring in 430 mL glacial acetic acid and the resultingmixture was treated drop wise with fuming nitric acid (90%, 179.26 mL).When the addition was complete, the resulting mixture was stirred for2.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into a 2.0 L of crushed ice andallowed to stand 30 min. Afterwards, 1.0 L of water was added and theice water mixture was allowed to melt. The mixture was then filtered,washed with water and dried to provide the title compound (24.57 g,89%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate

The product from Part A (11.41 g, 45.0 mmol), potassium carbonate (9.34g, 67.6 mmol), acetone (200 mL), and dimethyl sulfate (6.46 g, 67.6mmol) were added together. The resultant mixture was then heated toreflux for 16 h. The mixture was then filtered and the solid was washedwith ethyl acetate. The resulting organic liquid was then concentratedunder vacuum to an oil and redissolved in ethyl acetate (600 mL). Theorganic solution was then washed with water, dried, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to an oil that was then subjected topurification via column chromatography (gradient of 5% to 40%EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield the title compound as an oil (10.42, 87%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl 5-amino-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part B (10.42 g, 39.0 mmol), iron powder (325 mesh,10.89 g, 195 mmol), ammonium chloride (3.13 g, 58.5 mmol), water (30mL), and methanol (150 mL) were added together. The resultant mixturewas then refluxed for 1 h. The mixture was then cooled to roomtemperature, filtered through celite, and the celite washed withmethanol. The filtrate was then concentrated under vacuum and dissolvedin ethyl acetate (600 mL). The resultant solution was then washed withwater and brine. The organic extract was then dried, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to yield the title compound as an oil (9.25 g,100%).

Part D. Preparation of3-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(methoxycarbonyl)phenylamino)propanoic acid

The product from Part C (16.44 g, 69.3 mmol) was dissolved in toluene(200 mL). This mixture was heated to reflux and acrylic acid added overtime (1 mL of acrylic acid added every 3 h, 5.23 mL total, 76.2 mmol).The resulting mixture was refluxed for 24 h. The mixture was cooled andconcentrated to dryness under vacuum to yield the crude title compoundas an oil that was used directly in the next reaction.

Part E. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part D (21.43 g, 69.3 mmol), urea (10.4 g, 173 mmol)and acetic acid (glacial, 200 mL) were added together. The mixture wasthen heated to 120° C. for 18.5 h followed by concentration under vacuumto dryness to an oil. To this oil was added methanol (13 mL), and ethylacetate (350 mL). The resultant mixture was allowed to stand for 24-48 hwhereby a precipitate formed. The resulting solid was filtered off andwashed with a small amount of methanol (10 mL) and then air dried toyield the title compound as a solid (15.26 g, 66%).

Part F. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy benzoicacid

The product from Part E (4.52 g, 13.52 mmol), methanol (70 mL), andtetrahydrofuran (70 mL) were added together. The mixture was thenstirred vigorously until a homogenous solution resulted. Oncehomogenous, a solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide (1.0M, 68 mL) wasadded. The mixture was then stirred for 12 h, the mixture was thenconcentrated under vacuum to remove the organic solvent, followed by theaddition of aqueous hydrochloric acid (1.0M, 80 mL) that resulted insolid formation. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum. To thismaterial was added hydrochloric acid (12M, 100 mL) and the resultantmaterial heated to 100° C. for 1.5 h. The reaction was then cooled andwater added. The resulting solid was filtered, washed with water, anddried to yield the title compound as a solid (3.55 g, 82%).

Part G. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoylchloride

The product from Part F (2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoic acid (4.07 g, 12.71mmol) and thionyl chloride (40.82 mL, 559 mmol) were added together. Themixture was then refluxed for 2 h, followed by concentration undervacuum to provide the product as a light-yellow solid.

Part H. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide

The product prepared in Part G (0.55 g, 1.71 mmole) was dissolved inCH₂Cl₂ (35 ml) and added drop wise to a suspension in CH₂Cl₂ (40 ml)containing N-(4-aminophenyl)methanesulfonamide hydrochloride salt (0.38g, 1.71 mmole) and pyridine (0.41 ml, 5.1 mmole). The reaction mixturewas stirred 18 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was filteredand diluted with 400 ml CH₂Cl₂. The organic layer was washed with 1NH₃PO₄, 10% NaHCO3 and 10% NaCl and dried over anhydrous solid sodiumsulfate. The drying agent was filtered and the organic layer wasevaporated in vacuo leaving the title compound as a crème-colored solid(474 mg, 57%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 3.80 (d, 2H) 7.20 (d, J=9.19Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (d, J=9.19Hz, 2H) 9.59 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

Example 23 Preparation of4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)phenylmethanesulfonate (compound IA-L3-1.19)

Part A. Preparation of 4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)phenylmethanesulfonate

Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenylcarbamate (1.0 g, 4.78 mmol) and triethylamine(0.80 mL, 5.73 mmol) were combined in dichloromethane (50 mL), cooled inan ice bath and treated with methanesulfonyl chloride (0.41 mL, 5.26mmol). The solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h, then waswashed with 1M HCl, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, andconcentrated to give 1.2 g (87%).

Part B. Preparation of 4-aminophenyl methanesulfonate hydrochloride

The product from Part A (1.2 g, 4.18 mmol) was treated with 4 M HCl indioxane (10 mL) at ambient temperature and stirred for 18 h. The mixturewas concentrated and the solid was triturated with dichloromethane,filtered, and dried to give 0.855 g (92%).

Part C. Preparation of4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)phenyl methanesulfonate

The product from Example 20, Part F (0.055 g, 0.18 mmol) was treatedwith thionyl chloride (0.4 mL, 5.4 mmol) at 80° C. for 35 min thenconcentrated to dryness. This acid chloride was dissolved in dioxane (2mL) and treated with the product from Part B (0.060 g, 0.27 mmol) andpyridine (0.037 mL, 0.45 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at 80°C. for 1 h, diluted with 1M HCl, extracted into ethyl acetate,concentrated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel,eluting with dichloromethane followed by 2% methanol/dichloromethane togive 0.055 g (64%) of the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δppm 1.39 (s, 9H), 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.40 (s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H), 7.36-7.45 (m, 3H) 7.76 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H), 7.90 (d, J=2.21 Hz,1H), 10.40 (s, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H) 13.13 (s, 1H).

Example 24 Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.27)

Part A. Preparation of tert-butyl 4-aminophenyl(methyl)carbamate

A mixture of N-methyl-4-nitroaniline (1.00 g, 6.57 mmol), di-tert-butyldicarbonate (2.51 g, 11.50 mmol), and DMAP (40 mg, 0.33 mmol) indichloromethane (35 mL) was stirred at reflux for 2 h. The reactionmixture was washed with water (20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in a mixture of THF(12 mL) and methanol (12 mL). To the resulting solution was added ironpowder (1.50 g, 27.0 mmol) and a solution of ammonium chloride (0.54 g,10.11 mmol) in water (5 mL). The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 3 h,cooled to room temperature and filtered through celite, and concentratedunder vacuum. The residue was azeotropically dried using toluene (3×)and then triturated with ether to give a solid that was removed byfiltration. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to give the titlecompound (1.45 g, 99%).

Part B. Preparation of N-(4-(methylamino)phenyl)methanesulfonamidehydrochloride

The product prepared in Part A (1.45 g, 6.52 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous dichloromethane (25 mL) and treated with pyridine (1.32 mL,16.31 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.57 mL, 7.18 mmol). Theresulting solution was stirred at room temperature for 3 h, and thenpoured into 0.5M aq. HCl (25 mL). The layers were separated and theaqueous phase was washed with dichloromethane (2×25 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. Column chromatography on silica gel using 1% methanol inchloroform as the eluent gave tert-butylmethyl(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)carbamate (1.31 g, 67%), which wasdissolved in 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL). The resulting solution wasstirred at 40° C. for 1 h and concentrated under vacuum. The residue wastriturated with dichloromethane to give the title compound as a solidthat was collected by filtration and dried under vacuum (0.99 g, 96%).

Part C. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide

The product prepared in Example 22, Part G (40 mg, 0.13 mmol) andthionyl chloride (0.3 mL, 4 mmol) were refluxed for 30 min, followed byconcentration under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in anhydrousN,N-dimethylacetamide (2 mL), and to the resulting solution was addedthe product from Part B (30 mg, 0.13 mmol) and pyridine (0.025 mL, 0.31mmol). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 30 min, and was partitionedbetween 1N HCl (5 mL) and ethyl acetate (3×5 mL). The organic extractswere combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuumto yield a crude product that was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel eluting with 19:1 MeOH:CHCl₃ to give the title compound as acolorless solid (45 mg, 72%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.07 (s,9H), 2.69 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.83 (s, 3H) 3.33-3.38 (m, 5H) 3.73 (s, 3H)6.92 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H) 7.01 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 2H) 7.06 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H)7.12 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H) 9.52-9.73 (m, 1H) 10.28 (s, 1H).

Example 25 Preparation of(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(3-(butylrloxymethyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate (compound IA-L3-1.88)

The product from Example 22, Part G (0.098 g, 0.20 mmole) was dissolvedin DMSO (2 ml) and treated with potassium carbonate (0.166 g, 1.20mmole) and chloromethyl butyrate (0.411 g, 3.0 mmol). The mixture wasstirred 20 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was partitionedwith ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brineand dried over anhydrous solid sodium sulfate. The drying agent wasfiltered and the solvent evaporated under vacuum. The residue waspurified with silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (10% to 80%)to give two major fractions. The first fraction was purified with silicagel eluting with methanol/dichloromethane (1% to 3%) to give the titlecompound as a foam (0.014, 10%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.88(m, 6H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.55 (m, 4H) 2.26 (t, J=7.17 Hz, 2H) 2.39 (t,J=7.17 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 3.81(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 5.57 (s, 2H) 5.68 (s, 2H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.38 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.79 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)10.60 (s, 1H).

Example 26 Preparation of(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate (compound IA-L3-1.64)

The product from Example 22, Part G (0.098 g, 0.20 mmole) was dissolvedin DMSO (1 ml) and treated with Cesium carbonate (0.209 g, 0.64 mmole)and bromomethyl acetate (0.123 g, 0.80 mmol). The mixture was stirred 4h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine and driedover anhydrous solid sodium sulfate. The drying agent was filtered andthe solvent evaporated under vacuum. The residue was purified by HTPgroup by preparative HPLC on a Waters Nova-Pak® HR C18.6 um 60 ÅPrep-Pak® cartridge column (40 mm×100 mm). A gradient of acetonitrile(A) and 10 mM ammonium acetate in water (B) was used, at a flow rate of70 mL/min (0-0.5 min 10% A, 0.5-12.0 min linear gradient 10-95% A,12.0-15.0 min 95% A, 15.0-17.0 min linear gradient 95-10% A) to give thetitle compound as a white solid (0.034 g, 30%). m.p. 229-230° C. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.11 (s, 3H) 2.72 (t, J=6.80 Hz,2H) 3.15 (s, 3H) 3.78 (m, 5H) 5.55 (s, 2H) 7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 7.79 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36(s, 1H) 10.58 (s, 1H).

Example 27 Preparation ofN-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.9)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-1methoxy-4-nitrobenzene

A 1:1 mixture of AcOH and fuming HNO₃ (0.6 mL) was slowly added to asolution of 2-tert-butylphenol (1.0 g, 6.6 mmol) in cyclohexane (3 mL)at 0° C. The resulting dark mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h,followed by the addition of hexanes (5 mL). The resulting solid wascollected by filtration and washed with hexanes to give a light greenishsolid (0.37 g, 29%). The solid was dissolved in acetone (10 ml), and tothe resulting solution was added K₂CO₃ (0.3 g, 2.2 mmol), followed bythe drop wise addition of Me₂SO₄ (0.27 mL, 2.8 mmol). The resultingmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and then poured into1N HCl (20 mL). The mixture was extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to provide the title compound asan oil (0.4 g, quant.).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product described in Part A was dissolved (0.4 g, 1.9 mmol) in EtOAc(10 mL) and treated with 10% Pd on carbon (50 mg). The mixture wasstirred at ambient temperature under 1 atm H₂ overnight. The mixture wasfiltered through celite and concentrated under vacuum to give a crudeproduct that was purified on silica gel. The product was eluted using1:1 EtOAc:hexanes, and isolated as an oil (0.23 g, 68%). Acrylic acid(0.1 mL, 1.46 mmol) and toluene (10 mL) were added to the isolated oiland the resulting mixture was heated at 100° C. overnight, and thenconcentrated in vacuo to give a dark oil. The oil was treated with AcOH(5 mL) and urea (0.2 g, 3.3 mmol), and the mixture was heated at 120° C.for 6 h. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature, poured intowater (20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (3×10 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum togive a crude product that was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 1:1 EtOAc:hexanes. The title compound was obtained as acolorless solid (0.144 g, 41%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product prepared in Part B (1.00 g, 3.62 mmol) was dissolved inCH₂Cl₂ (25 mL) at 0° C. and treated with a 1M solution of BBr₃ in CH₂Cl₂(18 mL, 18 mmol). The mixture was stirred at reflux overnight and pouredinto water (50 mL). The mixture was extracted with 3:1 CH₂Cl₂:2-PrOH(2×50 mL), and the combined extracts were dried over mgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica using 2:1 EtOAc:hexanes to elute the product,obtained as a solid (0.60 g, 63%). The solid was suspended in AcOH (20mL), to which was added fuming HNO₃ (0.105 mL). The resulting solutionwas stirred at room temperature 1 h and poured into ice water (100 mL).The mixture was extracted with 3:1 CH₂Cl₂:2-PrOH (2×50 mL), and thecombined extracts were dried over mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated undervacuum. The residue was triturated with ether to give a solid that wascollected by filtration (0.40 g, 57%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-amino-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product prepared in Part C (0.31 g, 1.01 mmol) was dissolved in 1:1THF:MeOH (50 mL) and treated with a 2M solution oftrimethylsilyldiazomethane in THF (1.5 mL, 3.0 mmol). The resultingsolution was stirred at ambient temperature overnight, and concentratedunder vacuum. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 1:1 EtOAc:hexanes and a colorless solid (0.235 g, 72%)was obtained. The solid was dissolved in 1:1 CH₂Cl₂:MeOH (50 mL),treated with 10% Pd/C (25 mg), and the mixture was stirred at ambienttemperature under latm H₂ for 2 h. The mixture was filtered throughcelite and concentrated under vacuum to obtain the title compound (0.215g, quant.).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-nitrobenzamide

The product obtained in Part D (0.215 g, 0.74 mmol) was dissolved inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) and treated with 4-nitrobenzoyl chloride (0.164g, 0.88 mmol) and pyridine (0.07 mL, 0.88 mmol). The resulting mixturewas stirred at ambient temperature overnight, washed with water (50 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 1:1EtOAc:hexanes to give the title compound (0.26 g, 80%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide

The product obtained in Part E (0.26 g, 0.59 mmol) was dissolved in a2:1 mixture of CH₂Cl₂:MeOH (6 mL), treated with 10% Pd on carbon (30 mg)and stirred at ambient temperature under 1 atm H₂ for 2 h, filteredthrough celite and concentrated under vacuum. The residue was dissolvedin anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) treated with methanesulfonyl chloride (0.054mL, 0.70 mmol) and pyridine (0.056 mL, 0.70 mmol). The resulting mixturewas stirred at room temperature overnight, partitioned between water (20mL) and 3:1 CH₂Cl₂:2-PrOH (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under vacuum. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 19:1CH₂Cl₂:MeOH to give the title compound as a solid (0.12 g, 42%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H), 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 3.10 (s,3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.76 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.30(d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H),9.86 (s, 1H) 10.20 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s, 1H).

Example 28 Preparation ofN-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.10)

Thionyl chloride (0.31 mL, 4.2 mmol) and 4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)benzoicacid (0.03 g, 0.14 mmol) were combined and heated at 85° C. for 30 minthen concentrated to dryness. This acid chloride was dissolved inN,N-dimethylacetamide (2 mL) with the product from Example 27, Part D(0.041 g, 0.14 mmol) and pyridine (0.025 mL, 2.2 mmol) and heated at100° C. for 20 min, then cooled to ambient temperature and diluted with1M HCl. The solid precipitate was isolated by filtration, trituratedwith methanol and dried to give the title compound) the title compound(0.0175 g, 26%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H), 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H),4.60 (s, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 8.05 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H), 10.03 (s, 1H), 10.33 (s, 1H).

Example 29 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.9)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-2-hydroxybenzoate (28.66 g, 108.4 mmol) wasdissolved with stirring in 430 mL glacial acetic acid and the resultingmixture was treated drop wise with fuming nitric acid (90%, 179.26 mL).When the addition was complete, the resulting mixture was stirred for2.5 h. The reaction mixture was poured into a 2.0 L of crushed ice andallowed to stand 30 min. Afterwards, 1.0 L of water was added and theice water mixture was allowed to melt. The mixture was then filtered,washed with water and dried to provide the title compound (24.57 g,89%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate

Methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoate (11.41 g, 45.0 mmol),potassium carbonate (9.34 g, 67.6 mmol), acetone (200 mL), and dimethylsulfate (6.46 g, 67.6 mmol) were added together. The resultant mixturewas then heated to reflux for 16 h. The mixture was then filtered andthe solid was washed with ethyl acetate. The resulting organic liquidwas then concentrated under vacuum to an oil and redissolved in ethylacetate (600 mL). The organic solution was then washed with water,dried, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to an oil that was thensubjected to purification via column chromatography (gradient of 5% to40% EtOAc/Hexanes) to yield the title compound as an oil (10.42, 87%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl 5-amino-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzoate

Methyl 3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate (10.42 g, 39.0 mmol), ironpowder (325 mesh, 10.89 g, 195 mmol), ammonium chloride (3.13 g, 58.5mmol), water (30 mL), and methanol (150 mL) were added together. Theresultant mixture was then refluxed for 1 h. The mixture was then cooledto room temperature, filtered through celite, and the celite washed withmethanol. The filtrate was then concentrated under vacuum and dissolvedin ethyl acetate (600 mL). The resultant solution was then washed withwater and brine. The organic extract was then dried, filtered andconcentrated under vacuum to yield the title compound as an oil (9.25 g,100%).

Part D. Preparation of3-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(methoxycarbonyl)phenylamino)propanoic acid

The product from Part C (16.44 g, 69.3 mmol) was dissolved in toluene(200 mL). This mixture was heated to reflux and acrylic acid added overtime (1 mL of acrylic acid added every 3 h, 5.23 mL total, 76.2 mmol).The mixture was then refluxed for 24 h. The mixture was then cooled andconcentrated under vacuum to dryness to yield an oil as the crude titlecompound that was used directly in the next reaction.

Part E. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part D (21.43 g, 69.3 mmol), urea (10.4 g, 173 mmol)and acetic acid (glacial, 200 mL) were added together. The mixture wasthen heated to 120° C. for 18.5 h followed by concentration under vacuumto give an oil. To this oil was added methanol (13 mL), and ethylacetate (350 mL). The resultant mixture was allowed to stand for 24-48 hwhereby a precipitate formed. The resulting solid was filtered off andwashed with a small amount of methanol (10 mL) and then air dried toyield the title compound as a solid (15.26 g, 66%).

Part F. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy benzoicacid

The product from Part D (4.52 g, 13.52 mmol), methanol (70 mL), andtetrahydrofuran (70 mL) were added together. The mixture was thenstirred vigorously until a homogenous solution resulted. Oncehomogenous, a solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide (1.0M, 68 mL) wasadded. The mixture was then stirred for 12 h, the mixture was thenconcentrated under vacuum to remove the organic solvent, followed by theaddition of aqueous hydrochloric acid (1.0M, 80 mL) that resulted insolid formation. The mixture was then concentrated under vacuum. To thismaterial was added hydrochloric acid (12M, 100 mL) and the resultantmaterial heated to 100° C. for 1.5 h. The reaction was then cooled andwater added. The resulting solid was filtered, washed with water, anddried to yield the title compound as a solid (3.55 g, 82%).

Part G. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-benzaldehyde

The product obtained in Part F (4.07 g, 12.71 mmol) and thionyl chloride(40.82 mL, 559 mmol) were combined and the mixture was refluxed for 2 h,followed by concentration under vacuum to provide a light yellow coloredsolid product. The solid was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (125 mL), thesolution cooled to −78° C. and LiAlH(OtBu)₃ (1M, 14 mL) was added slowlyover 10 min while maintaining the temperature at −78° C. The mixture wasstirred at −78° C. for 2 h, and the reaction was quenched withhydrochloric acid (aq., 1M, 25 mL) at −78° C. The mixture was warmed toroom temperature and ethyl acetate was added. The layers were separatedand the aqueous layer was washed with ethyl acetate. The organicextracts were combined and washed with half saturated sodium bicarbonatesolution. The organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated undervacuum to yield the title compound as a solid (3.73 g, 96%).

Part H. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-nitrostyryl)phenyl)dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product prepared in Part G (1.00 g, 3.29 mmol) and diethyl4-nitrobenzyl-phosphonate (0.853 g, 3.12 mmol) were dissolved indichloromethane (50 mL). Solid potassium tert-butoxide (0.737 g, 6.57mmol) was added portion wise at room temperature. The resultant dark redsolution was stirred for 1.5 h at room temperature. 1N aqueous HCl (50mL) solution was added and the mixture was stirred 30 min, and thendiluted with dichloromethane (50 mL). The resultant organic layer wasseparated and dried. The material was purified by column chromatographyon silica gel using 99/1 dichloromethane/methanol as eluent to obtainthe title compound as a solid (1.12 g, 80%).

Part I. Preparation of Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product obtained in Part H (1.1 g, 2.60 mmol), iron (0.725 g, 12.99mmol), and ammonium chloride (0.208 g, 3.90 mmol) was added to a mixtureof tetrahydrofuran (40 mL), ethanol (40 mL) and water (12 mL). Theslurry was heated to 90° C. for 45 min, and then cooled to ambienttemperature. The solution was filtered through a pad of celite (10 g),washed with ethanol (20 mL), and the filtrate concentrated under vacuumto a solid. The resulting solid was dissolved in ethyl acetate (100 mL),and the solution was washed with water (50 mL) and dried over Na₂SO₄.The drying agent was filtered off and the solvent removed under vacuumto give the aniline adduct as a yellow solid (830 mg).

The solid (830 mg, 2.109 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (50 mL),and pyridine (0.512 mL, 6.33 mmol) and methanesulfonyl chloride (0.181mL, 2.32 mmol) were added and the resulting solution was stirred at roomtemperature 16 h. Dichloromethane (100 mL) was added followed byextraction with a 1N aq. HCl solution (2×50 mL). The organic layer wasdried, concentrated under vacuum and purified by column chromatographyon silica gel using 98/2 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH to provide the title compound as asolid (480 mg, 39%, two steps). m.p.=260-261° C. (trans-isomer) ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H), 2.71 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.01 (s,3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H), 7.15(d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H), 7.51(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 9.80 (bs, 1H), 10.30 (s, 1H).(trans-isomer).

Example 30 Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-chlorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.3)

Part A. Preparation of diethyl hydroxy(4-nitrophenyl)methylphosphonate

The title compound was prepared as described in Taylor, W P, et. Al,Bioorg. Med. Chem. 4:1515-1520 (1996). 4-Nitrobenzaldehyde (3.0 g, 19.85mmol) and diethyl phosphonate (2.74 g, 19.85 mmol) were combined andtreated with a 0.5N solution of sodium methoxide in methanol (0.993 mL,0.496 mmol). The resulting red-orange solution was stirred 12 h at roomtemperature. The reaction mixture was extracted with dichloromethane (20mL) followed by half saturated ammonium chloride (20 mL). The organiclayer was separated, dried and concentrated under vacuum to provide thetitle compound as a semi-solid (5.1 g, 89%).

Part B. Preparation of diethyl chloro(4-nitrophenyl)methylphosphonate

The product prepared in Part A (500 mg, 1.729 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (10 mL) and treated with triphenylphosphine (998 mg,3.80 mmol), followed by N-chlorosuccinimide (462 mg, 3.46 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The solution wasconcentrated under vacuum and the residue was purified by columnchromatography using silica gel eluting with a 1/1 mixture ofhexanes/ethyl acetate to provide the title compound as an oil (262 mg,49%).

Part C. Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-chlorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product prepared in Example 29, Part G (100 mg, 0.329 mmole) wastreated with the product obtained from Part B using the proceduresdescribed in Example 29, Part H and Example 29, Part I to provide 39 mgof the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H),2.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 3.78 (t, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 7.23 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.48(d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.78 d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 10.05 (s, 1H), 10.34 (s, 1H).

Example 31 Preparation of(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(4-fluorostyryl)-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L1-1.12)

The title compound was prepared according the procedures described inExample 29, Part H and Example 29, Part I using the product obtained inExample 29, Part G (50 mg, 0.164 mmol) and diethyl4-fluorobenzylphosphonate (40.5 mg, 0.164 mmol). The title compound wasobtained as a solid (30 mg, 46%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37(s, 9H), 2.72 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),7.21 (m, 4H), 7.30 (d, J=16.3 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (m,2H), 10.35 (s, 1H).

Example 32 Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.4)

Part A. Preparation of diethyl fluoro(4-nitrophenyl)methylphosphonate

The title compound was prepared as described in Taylor, W P, et. Al,Bioorg. Med. Chem. 4:1515-1520 (1996). The product from Example 30, PartA (500 mg, 1.729 mmol) was dissolved in dichloromethane (10 mL) andtreated by drop wise addition of (diethylamino)sulfur trifluoride (DAST)(2.5 mL, 18.9 mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18h. A solution of half saturated sodium phosphate monobasic (20 mL) wasadded followed by dichloromethane (20 mL) addition and separation of theresulting organic phase. The organic solution was dried and concentratedunder vacuum, and then subjected to column chromatography using silicagel eluting with a 1/1 mixture of hexanes/ethyl acetate to provide thetitle compound as an oil (215 mg, 43%).

Part B. Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product prepared as described in Part A (100 mg, 0.329 mmole) wastreated with the product prepared in Example 29, Part G (96 mg, 0.329mmole) according to the procedures described in Example 29, Part H andExample 29, Part I to provide 53 mg of the title compound as a 1/1mixture of cis/trans isomers. Reverse phase HPLC chromatographicseparation using a 40-100% gradient of acetonitrile in 0.1% aqueoustrifluoroacetic acid provided the title compound as a solid (20 mg). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H), 2.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.06(s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.78 (m, 2H), 6.62 (d, J=40.4 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 10.08 (s, 1H), 10.33 (s, 1H).

Example 33 Preparation of (E)-N-(4-(2 (3tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.5)

Reverse phase HPLC chromatographic separation of the 1/1 mixture ofcis/trans isomeric material (53 mg) from Example 32, Part A using a40-100% gradient of acetonitrile in 0.1% aqueous trifluoroacetic acidprovided the title compound as a solid (16.5 mg). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.33 (s, 9H), 2.60 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.57(t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H) 3.79 (s, 3H), 6.46 (d, J=21.3 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 7.14 (m, 3H), 7.36 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 10.02 (s, 1H), 10.24 (s,1H).

Example 34 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.26)

Part A. Preparation of 4-(bromomethyl)-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene

(3-Fluoro-4-nitrophenol)methanol (1.24 g, 7.25 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (25 mL) and treated with triphenylphosphine (2.281 g,8.70 mmol) followed by N-bromosuccinimide (1.548 g, 8.70 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. Water (50 mL) anddichloromethane (40 mL) were added, and the organic layer was separatedand dried. The solution was concentrated under vacuum and purified bycolumn chromatography using silica gel eluting with a 5/1 mixture ofhexanes/ethyl acetate to provide the title compound as a solid (1.27 g,75%).

Part B. Preparation of diethyl 3-fluoro-4-nitrobenzylphosphonate

The product prepared in Part A (1.27 g, 5.43 mmol) was added to triethylphosphite (8 mL, 54.3 mmol) and the solution heated to 120° C. for 1 hr.After cooling, the excess triethyl phosphite was removed by heatingunder vacuum and the residue subjected to column chromatography onsilica gel using 99/1 dichloromethane/methanol as eluent to obtain thecrude title compound as an oil (800 mg).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product described in Example 29, Part G (533 mg, 1.751 mmole) wastreated with the product described in Part B (510 mg, 1.751 mmole)according to the procedures described in Example 29, Part H and Example29, Part I to provide 80 mg of the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H), 2.71 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 3.76(s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H),7.39 (m, 1H), 7.44 (m, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (m, 1H), 9.65(s, 1H), 10.35 (s, 1H).

Example 35 Preparation ofN-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L8-1.1)

The product obtained as described in Example 29, Part 1 (30 mg, 0.064mmol) was dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (2 mL) and treated with 0.95 mLof a 0.67M ether solution of diazomethane (0.636 mmol) followed bypalladium acetate (0.7 mg, 0.0031 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 30min at room temperature followed by removal of the solid by filtrationand concentration of the filtrate. The filtrate was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 98/2 dichloromethane/methanol aseluent to obtain the title compound as a solid (21.6 mg, 70%). m.p.265-266° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.33 (s, 9H) 1.50 (m, 2H),2.13 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.69 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 3.63(s, 3H), 3.74 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=2.6Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 9.60 (s, 1H),10.29 (s, 1H).

Example 36 Preparation ofN-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L5-2-1.1)

The product obtained as described in Example 29, Part I (415 mg, 0.88mmol) was dissolved in methanol (30 mL) and treated with 50 mg of 10%palladium on carbon. The slurry was stirred for 48 h at room temperatureunder 1 atm of hydrogen. The reaction mixture was filtered throughcelite and concentrated in vacuo to provide the title compound as asolid (230 mg, 55%). m.p. 233-234° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm1.34 (s, 9H), 2.68 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (s, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 3.70(m, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 7.11 (m, 4H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 9.59 (s, 1H), 10.29(s,).

Example 37 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.16)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-5-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate

A mixture of 3-tert-butyl-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (9.18 g, 38.9mmol, prepared by the method of Carter et. al., WO2005021500A1), thionylchloride (75 mL) and 1 drop of DMF in toluene (200 mL) was heated atreflux for 2 h, cooled and concentrated. The residue was azeotroped withtoluene (3×50 mL) and dried under high vacuum to give the title compoundas an off-white waxy solid (9.9 g, quantitative yield).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 3-(azidocarbonyl)-5-tert-butylbenzoate

To the product of Part A (9.9 g, 38.9 mmol) in acetone (200 ml) wasadded at a fast drip a solution of sodium azide (10.12 g, 156 mmol)dissolved in water (20 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2 h and dilutedwith EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with H₂O, saturated brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give the title compound asa white solid (9.9 g, 97%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl 3-amino-5-tert-butylbenzoate

The product from Part B (9.9 g, 37.9 mmol) in toluene (100 mL) washeated at reflux for 1 h and concentrated to give the intermediateisocyanate which was dissolved in DME (60 mL) treated with 8% HCl (150mL) and stirred for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated and the residuewas dissolved in water, neutralized with solid sodium bicarbonate andextracted 3×100 mL with EtOAc. The organics were combined, washed withsaturated NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The crudeproduct was chromatographed on silica eluting with 2:1 hexane/EtOAc togive the title compound as an oil (2.7 g, 35%).

Part D. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

A mixture of the product of Part C (2.34 g, 11.29 mmol) and acrylic acid(2.32 ml, 33.9 mmol) in toluene (60 ml) was heated at reflux undernitrogen for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. The resulting residue wasthen treated with urea (2.03 g, 33.9 mmol) in acetic acid (35 ml) andheated at 120° C. for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. The residue wasazeotroped 3×50 mL with toluene and dissolved in 100 mL of EtOAc. Theorganic layer was washed with dilute aqueous NaHCO₃, H₂O, saturatedbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give the titlecompound as a white solid (2.1 g, 61%).

Part E. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)benzoic acid

A mixture of the product from Part D (1.8 g, 5.91 mmol) and 1M NaOH(29.6 ml, 29.6 mmol) in MeOH (15 ml) and THF (15 mL) was stirred for 24h and concentrated. The residue was treated with 50 mL of 1M HCl andextracted into EtOAc. The EtOAc layer was washed with H₂O, saturatedbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give a white solid.This intermediate urea was combined with 20 mL of concentrated HCl andheated at 100° C. for 1 h, cooled and diluted with 75 mL of ice water togive a white powder which was collected by filtration and dried toconstant mass to give the title compound (1.6 g, 93%).

Part F. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product described in Part E was treated with thionyl chloride andlithium tri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride according to proceduresdescribed in Example 29, Part G to produce3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)benzaldehyde. Thealdehyde was treated with diethyl 4-nitrobenzylphosphonate according theprocedures described in Example 29, Part H and Example 29, Part I toprovide the title compound (85 mg). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm1.32 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 7.18-7.25 (m, 5H) 7.39 (s, 1H) 7.46 (s, 1H) 7.58 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H)9.84 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

Example 38 Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-methoxyvinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.17)

Part A. Preparation of 1-(dimethoxymethyl)-4-nitrobenzene

A flask equipped with a magnetic stir bar and vigreux column was chargedwith 4-nitro-benzaldehyde (5.0 g, 33.1 mmol), pyridiniump-toluenesulfonate (1.66 g, 6.62 mmol), trimethoxymethane (3.51 g, 33.1mmol) and methanol (100 mL). The mixture was heated at 50° C. for 12 hand was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was redissolved in EtOAc andwashed with aq. NaOH (1M), H₂O and brine. The mixture was dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo to yield the title compoundas a clear, light yellow oily product (6.36 g, 97%).

Part B. Preparation of diethyl methoxy(4-nitrophenyl)methylphosphonate

The product from Part A (3.0 g, 15.2 mmol) and triethyl phosphite (2.53g, 15.2 mmol) were dissolved in dichloromethane (30 mL) under a nitrogenatmosphere, cooled to −20° C. and treated with drop wise addition ofboron trifluoride etherate (2.27 g, 16 mmol). The mixture was allowed toslowly warm to room temperature overnight with stirring. Water was addedand the resulting mixture was stirred 5 min, separated and the organiclayer was dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated in vacuo to a solidresidue. The residue was purified on silica gel (100% EtOAc to 3%CH₃OH/EtOAc) to yield the title compound as a light yellow oily product(3.78 g, 82%).

Part C. Preparation of(Z)-N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-methoxyvinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product obtained according to the procedure described in Example 29,Part G (400 mg, 1.314 mmole) was treated with the product obtained inPart B (399 mg, 1.314 mmole) according to the procedures described inExample 29, Part H and Example 29, Part I to provide the title compound(17 mg, 6%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.58 (s, 3H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.76-3.81 (m, 2H)6.25 (s, 1H) 7.11 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.27 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.60 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.67 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.96 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

Example 39 Preparation of(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-styrylphenyl)dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L1-1.18)

The product obtained according to procedure described in Example 29,Part G (50 mg, 0.164 mmole) was treated with diethyl benzylphosphonate(0.034 ml, 0.164 mmole) according to the procedure described in Example29, Part H to provide the title compound (13 mg, 19%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 3.80(t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 7.16-7.18 (m, 1H) 7.21-7.23 (m, 1H) 7.29-7.33 (m, 2H)7.36-7.43 (m, 2H) 7.54 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.64 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 10.35(s, 1H).

Example 40 Preparation of(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-methoxystyryl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L1-1.14)

The product obtained according to procedure described in Example 29,Part G (50 mg, 0.164 mmole) was treated with diethyl4-methoxybenzylphosphonate (0.028 ml, 0.164 mmole) according to theprocedure described in Example 29, Part H to provide the title compound(4 mg, 4%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.70-3.81 (m, 8H) 6.96 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2 H) 7.13 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.15 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 2H) 7.50 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.58 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 10.34 (s, 1H).

Example 41A Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.1)

Part A. Preparation of (E)-methyl3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(3-(3-methoxyacryloyl)ureido)benzoate

The product obtained as described in Example 29, Part C (2.0 g, 8.43mmol) was dissolved in 30 mL of N,N-dimethylacetamide and cooled to −25°C. A 0.5 Molar solution of E-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate in benzene(21.9 mL, 10.96 mmol) was added drop wise and the resulting solution wasstirred at ambient temperature for 4 h, and then poured into water. Theproduct was extracted into dichloromethane, washed with brine, driedover sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to give thetitle compound.

Part B. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part A (3.1 g, 8.51 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (60mL). To this solution was added a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid(6 mL) and water (60 mL). The heterogeneous mixture was heated at 100°C. for 3 h. The ethanol was removed under vacuum, and then the aqueoussolution was extracted with dichloromethane and evaporated to dryness.This residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel,eluting with 1% methanol/dichloromethane to yield the title compound(1.23 g, 44%).

Part C. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoic acid

The product from Part B (1.23 g, 3.7 mmol) was taken up in ethanol (5mL) and 1M sodium hydroxide solution (10 mL) and stirred at ambienttemperature for 18 h. The solution was acidified with 1M HCl and theresulting solid was filtered and dried to give the title compound (0.945g, 80%).

Part D. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

The product from Part C (0.945 g, 2.97 mmol) was taken up in thionylchloride (4.5 mL) and the mixture was heated at 80° C. for 40 min. Afterevaporation to dryness, the acid chloride was dissolved in dry THF (8mL) and cooled to −78° C. A 1 M solution of lithiumtri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride in THF (3.0 mL, 3.0 mmol) was added dropwise. After 45 min the cold reaction was quenched with 1M HCl (5 mL),extracted into ethyl acetate, and purified by column chromatography onsilica gel, eluting with dichloromethane followed by 1%methanol/dichloromethane to give the title compound (0.635 g, 71%).

Part E. Preparation of(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-nitrostyryl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product of Part D (0.634 g, 2.1 mmol) and diethyl4-nitrobenzylphosphonate (0.573 g, 2.1 mmol) were combined indichloromethane (25 mL) at ambient temperature. Potassium tert-butoxide(0.494 g, 4.4 mmol) was added portion wise and the resulting red/brownheterogeneous mixture was stirred for 1.5 h. This mixture was quenchedwith 1M HCl (15 mL), poured into water and extracted into ethyl acetate,and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel, eluting with 1% methanol/dichloromethane to give the title compound(0.735 g, 83%).

Part F. Preparation of(E)-1-(3-(4-aminostyryl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part E (0.735 g, 1.74 mmol), ammonium chloride (0.14 g,2.62 mmol), and iron (0.487 g, 8.72 mmol) were combined in a solution ofethanol (10 mL), water (5 mL), and THF (10 mL) and heated at 75° C. for1 h. The mixture was filtered through diatomaceous earth, rinsing wellwith THF and concentrated to give the title compound.

Part G. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part F (0.683 g, 1.75 mmol) and pyridine (0.564 mL,6.98 mmol) were combined in dichloromethane (15 mL) at ambienttemperature. Methane sulfonylchloride (0.163 mL, 2.1 mmol) was addeddrop wise and the solution was stirred for 18 h. The mixture was pouredinto 1M HCl and extracted into dichloromethane, concentrated, andpurified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1%, 2%methanol/dichloromethane. Trituration from dichloromethane provided asolid that was filtered and dried to give the title compound as acolorless powder (0.465 g, 57%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38(s, 9H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.28(m, 5H), 7.58-7.70 (m, 3H), 7.75 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H), 11.42(s, 1H).

Example 41B Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.1)

Part A. Preparation of N-(4-ethynylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

In a 2 L, 3-neck round-bottom flask equipped with an overhead stirrerwas added 4-ethynylaniline (30 g, 256 mmol) and pyridine (42.5 ml, 525mmol) in dichloromethane (512 ml) to give an orange solution. Themixture was cooled to 5° C. and methanesulfonyl chloride (19.96 ml, 256mmol) was added drop wise over 15 min. The reaction solution was stirredat 5° C. for 2 h and washed with 1M aqueous HCl (3×250 mL). Thedichloromethane layer was then washed sequentially with saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃, water, and saturated aqueous NaCl. The dichloromethanelayer was dried over sodium sulfate and treated simultaneously withdecolorizing charcoal for 30 min, the solution then filtered throughCelite and the filtrate was concentrated. The pink/orange solid wasdissolved in a minimal amount of hot ethyl acetate (50-75 mL) and slowlydiluted with hexanes (500-600 ml) to give orange crystals that werecollected by filtration and dried to provide the title compound (40.0 g,80%).

Part B. Preparation of (E)-4-(methylsulfonamido)styrylboronic acid

(Reference: Org. Prep. Proc. Int., 2004, 36, 573-579) To a flask wasadded borane-methyl sulfide complex (8.03 mL, 85 mmol) followed bytetrahydrofuran (16 mL) and the mixture then cooled to 0° C.(1R)-(+)-alpha-pinene (26.2 mL, 169 mmol) was then added drop wise (over10 min) to the ice-cooled solution. The mixture was then stirred at 0°C. for 1 h followed by stirring 2 h at room temperature. The resultingthick white slurry was cooled to −40° C. in a dry ice/acetone bath,followed by the addition of the product from Part A (15.0 g, 77 mmol)dissolved in 60 mL of THF, drop wise over 30 min. After the addition wascomplete, the mixture was stirred for an additional hour at −35° C.,then 1 h at room temperature. The light yellow solution was then cooledto 0° C. and acetaldehyde (61.4 mL, 1088 mmol) added, then the mixturerefluxed at 50° C. for 18 h. The solvent was then removed under vacuumto provide an orange syrup, to which water (115 mL) was added and theheterogeneous mixture stirred for 3 h at room temperature. The lightyellow solid generated was collected and washed with water (250 mL) thendried in a vacuum oven overnight. The resultant material was thendissolved in boiling acetone (190 mL), which provided a homogenousyellow solution, followed by removal of the solution from heating andthe addition of hexanes (365 ml) over 5 min time. A white solid formedin the solution and the mixture was stirred until the solution cooled toroom temperature, then the white solid was collected and dried in avacuum oven for 1 hr to provide the title compound (12.1 g, 85%).

Part C. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

To a vigorously stirred solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (10 g, 66.6 mmol)in heptane (67 ml) was added at a fast drip a solution of 70% nitricacid (4.25 ml, 66.6 mmol) diluted with water (4.25 ml). The resultingdark red/brown mixture was stirred vigorously for 2 h. The suspendedsolid was collected by filtration washed with hexane (300 mL), water(200 mL) and once again with hexane (200 mL) to give a cocoa coloredpowder that was dried to constant mass (4.65 g, 35.6%).

Part D. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

A solution of the product from Part C (1.0 g, 5.12 mmol) in glacialacetic acid (10.25 mL) was treated portion wise with pyridinehydrobromide perbromide (1.80 g, 5.63 mmol) followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 2 h. Additional pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide (3.6g) was added in two portions and after another 3 h of stirring, thereaction was complete. The mixture was poured into ice water, and themixture treated with a small amount of sodium sulfite. The resultingsolid was filtered and dried under vacuum to give the title compound asa brown solid (1.40 g, 100%).

Part E. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

A solution of the product from Part D (1.40 g, 5.11 mmol) in 10:1t-butylmethylether-methanol (25.5 mL) was treated with 2.0Mtrimethylsilyldiazomethane in ether (5.1 mL, 10.21 mmol), followed bystirring at room temperature for 18 h. The mixture was concentratedunder vacuum to afford a yellow oil, which was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography eluting with EtOAc/hexanes to give the titlecompound as a yellow oil (1.36 g, 92%).

Part F. Preparation of tert-butyl3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part E (960 mg, 3.33 mmol) in methanol(17 mL) was treated with 5% platinum on sulfided carbon (100 mg),followed by hydrogenation under balloon pressure for 3 h, and thenfiltered through celite and concentrated under vacuum to afford the3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyaniline as a yellow oil (860 mg, 3.33mmol, 100%). A solution of this material in THF (17 mL) was treated withdi-tert-butyl dicarbonate (800 mg, 3.66 mmol) followed by warming atreflux for 2 h. Concentration under vacuum afforded a beige solid, whichwas purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting withEtOAc/hexanes. Solid was triturated with hexanes, collected byfiltration, and dried under vacuum to give the title compound as anearly white solid (890 mg, 75%).

Part G. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

The product from Part F (2.0 g, 5.58 mmol) was dissolved indichloromethane (10 mL) and trifluoroacetic acid (5 mL) added. Thesolution was stirred at room temperature for 1 h followed byconcentration under vacuum and the addition of 10% aqueous sodiumbicarbonate (50 mL), followed by extraction with ethyl acetate (3×50mL). The combined organic extracts were dried and concentrated toprovide a residue that was dissolved in 10 mL of N,N-dimethylacetamideand cooled to −25° C. A 0.5 molar solution of E-3-mcthoxyacryloylisocyanate in benzene (20.3 mL, 11.16 mmol) was added drop wise and theresulting solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 4 h, and thenpoured into water. The product was extracted into dichloromethane,washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporatedunder vacuum to give the title compound.

Part H. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part G (2.15 g, 5.58 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (10mL). To this solution was added a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid(1 mL) and water (10 mL). The heterogeneous mixture was heated at 100°C. for 2 h. The ethanol was removed under vacuum, and then the aqueoussolution was extracted with dichloromethane and evaporated to dryness.This residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel,eluting with 1% methanol/dichloromethane to yield the title compound(1.35 g, 69%).

Part I. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part H (8.0 g, 22.65 mmol), the product from Part B(5.90 g, 24.46 mmol), 1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocenepalladium dichloride (0.738 g, 1.132 mmol), and potassium phosphate(9.62 g, 45.3 mmol) were dissolved in a mixture of tetrahydrofuran (128mL) and water (32 mL). Nitrogen gas was bubbled through the resultantmixture for 10 min followed by heating the solution at 50° C. for 5 h indarkness. The reaction was allowed to cool to room temperature followedby the addition of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (50 mL), water(200 mL), and the solution extracted with dichloromethane (600 mL). Tothe organic extract was added magnesium sulfate, and3-mercaptopropyl-functionalized silica gel (20 g) and the resultantsolution stirred in darkness for 18 h. The solids were then removed byfiltration and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum and subjected tosilica gel column chromatography using a 99/1 to 99/2dichloromethane/methanol gradient to provide the title compound (7.4 g,70%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.79(s, 3H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 7.17-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.58-7.70 (m, 3H),7.75 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H), 9.86 (s, 1H), 11.42 (s, 1H).

Example 42 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.2)

Part A. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-6-methoxy-2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The fluorination procedure was performed as described in Lal, G S, etal. J. Org. Chem., 60:7340-7342 (1995). The product from Example 41A,Part B (0.42 g, 1.26 mmol) and Selectfluor™ (0.672 g, 1.9 mmol) werecombined in a mixture of acetonitrile (8 mL) and methanol (1 mL) andheated at 90° C. under N₂ for 5 h. The solution was diluted with water,extracted into ethyl acetate, washed with sodium bicarbonate solution,concentrated and purified by column chromatography on silica gel to givethe title compound (0.138 g, 29%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

The product from Part A (0.134 g, 0.35 mmol) and triethylamine (1 mL)were combined in methanol (4 mL) and stirred at ambient temperature for18 h. The solution was quenched with 1M HCl, extracted intodichloromethane and concentrated to give the title compound (0.113 g,92%).

Part C. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoicacid

The product from Part B (0.113 g, 0.32 mmol) was treated as described inExample 41A, Part C to give the title compound (0.088 g, 81%).

Part D. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

The product from Part C (0.088 g, 0.26 mmol) was treated as described inExample 41A, Part D to give the title compound (0.075 g, 90%).

Part E. Preparation of(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-nitrostyryl)phenyl)-5-fluoropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product of Part D (0.075 g, 0.23 mmol) was treated as described inExample 41A, Part E to give 0.077 g (75%).

Part F. Preparation of(E)-1-(3-(4-aminostyryl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)-5-fluoropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product of Part E (0.077 g, 0.18 mmol) was treated as described inExample 41A, Part F to give the title compound (0.071 g, 94%).

Part G. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(5-fluoro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product of Part F (0.071 g, 0.17 mmol) was treated as described inExample 41A, Part G to give the title compound (0.048 g, 57%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6): δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H)7.19-7.27 (m, 5H), 7.62 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H),8.25 (d, J=6.99 Hz, 1H).

Example 43 Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.9)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol

To a vigorously stirred solution of 2-tert-butylphenol (10 g, 66.6 mmol)in heptane (67 ml) was added at a fast drip a solution of 70% nitricacid (4.25 ml, 66.6 mmol) diluted with water (4.25 ml). The resultingdark red/brown mixture was stirred vigorously for 2 h. The suspendedsolid was collected by filtration washed with hexane (300 mL), water(200 mL) and once again with hexane (200 mL) to give the title compoundas a cocoa colored powder that was dried to constant mass (4.65 g,35.6%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-6-iodo-4-nitrophenol

To the product from Part A (4.5 g, 23.05 mmol) dissolved in MeOH (120ml) and water (30 mL) was added iodine monochloride (1.155 ml, 23.05mmol) drop wise over a period of 10 min. The mixture was stirred for 2 hand diluted into 1 L of water and allowed to stand overnight. The solidmaterial was collected by filtration and washed 3×50 mL with water anddried under vacuum overnight to give the title compound as a tan solid(7.14 g, 96%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-tert-butyl-3-iodo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

To an ice bath cooled solution of the product from Part B (5.5 g, 17.13mmol) in MTBE (15 ml) in a 50 mL pressure vessel was added 2.0M TMSdiazomethane (12.85 ml, 25.7 mmol) followed by drop-wise addition ofmethanol (1.0 mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed andstirred at room temperature for 16 h, cooled and the pressure wasreleased. The solution was partitioned between EtOAc and water. Theorganic layer was washed with 1.0M HCl, saturated potassium carbonatesolution, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to give the title compound as a redoil that was used without purification (5.4 g, 84%).

Part D. Preparation of 3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyaniline

A mixture of the product from Part C (5.80 g, 17.31 mmol), ammoniumchloride (1.389 g, 26.0 mmol), and iron (4.83 g, 87 mmol) inTHF/MeOH/water (200 mL total, 2/2/1) was refluxed for 2 h, cooled andfiltered through Celite. The filtrate was evaporated and the residue waspartitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer was washed withsaturated brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated togive the title compound as a brown oil (5.28 g, 100% yield).

Part E. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part D (8.2 g, 26.9 mmol) was treated with acrylic acid(5.53 ml, 81 mmol) and stirred overnight to give an extremely viscousmixture. The mixture was treated with acetic acid (60 mL) and urea (7.3g 120 mmol), heated at 120° C. for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. Theresidue was azeotroped 3×100 mL with toluene to give a brown/tan solid.The solid was suspended in a mixture of 50 mL EtOAc and 100 mL ofsaturated NaHCO₃ and stirred for 30 min to neutralize any remainingacetic acid. The solid was collected by filtration and washed repeatedlywith 50 mL portions of water and finally with 3:1 hexane/EtOAc (50 mL)to give the title compound as an off-white solid that was dried toconstant mass (7.1 g, 66%).

Part F. Preparation of N-(4-iodo-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of 4-iodo-3-methylaniline (4.37 g, 18.75 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (25ml) was treated with pyridine (6.07 ml, 75 mmol) followed by drop wiseaddition of methanesulfonyl chloride (1.607 ml, 20.63 mmol) to give areddish/orange mixture. The mixture was stirred for 2 h, concentratedand diluted with EtOAc. The EtOAc layer was washed with 1M HCl, water,saturated NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and filtered. The EtOAc filtrate wastreated with activated charcoal for 30 min at 50° C. and filteredthrough a 10 g silica plug and concentrated to give the title compoundas a light yellow solid (5.5 g, 94%).

Part G. Preparation ofN-(3-methyl-4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part F (3.11 g, 10 mmol), copper(1) iodide(0.067 g, 0.35 mmol), dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II)(0.351 g, 0.50 mmol), triethylamine (6.97 ml, 50.0 mmol) andtrimethylsilyl acetylene (1.684 ml, 12.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (50 ml)was purged with bubbling N₂ for 5 min and heated under N₂ at 80° C. for30 min. The reaction mixture was poured into 200 mL of EtOAc andpartitioned with water adding enough 1M HCl to bring the pH to 1. Themixture was stirred vigorously for 15 min and the layers were separated.The EtOAc layer was washed sequentially with 10% aqueous NaHCO₃, water,and saturated NaCl, dried over Na₂SO₄ and filtered. The filtrate wastreated with 2.0 g of Silicycle Si-thiol silica gel, stirred for 2 h andfiltered though a 1 inch pad of silica gel. The filtrate wasconcentrated and the residue was flash chromatographed on silica elutingwith 9:1 hexane/EtOAc->3:1 hexane/EtOAc to give the title compound as abeige solid (2.7 g, 96%).

Part H. Preparation of N-(4-ethynyl-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part G (1.13 g, 4.01 mmol) in MeOH (20.07 ml) wastreated with 1M NaOH (8.43 ml, 8.43 mmol), stirred for 1 h, partitionedinto EtOAc/water and carefully acidified to pH 3 with 1M HCl. The EtOAclayer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to give thetitle compound as a tan solid (820 mg, 98%).

Part I. Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the products from Part E (1.38 g, 3.43 mmol), Part H (0.79g, 3.78 mmol), copper(I) iodide (0.023 g, 0.12 mmol)dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (II) (0.12 g, 0.172 mmol) andtriethylamine (2.392 ml, 17.16 mmol) in acetonitrile (60 ml) was purgedwith bubbling N₂ for 5 min and heated in an oil bath under N₂ at 80° C.for 20 min. The reaction mixture was poured into 400 mL of warm EtOAcand partitioned with water adding enough 1M HCl to bring the pH to 1.The mixture was stirred vigorously for 15 min and the layers wereseparated. The EtOAc layer was washed sequentially with 10% NaHCO₃,water, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄), andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 4.0 g of Silicycle Si-thiolsilica gel, heated at gentle reflux for 2 h, cooled and filtered thougha finch pad of silica gel. The filtrate was concentrated to a yellowsolid that was recrystallized by dissolving in hot EtOAc/MeOH (270 mL/30mL), reducing the volume to 100 mL and allowing to cool. The resultingprecipitate was collected by filtration and recrystallized a second timeto give the title compound as a white solid (760 mg, 46%). m.p. >280° C.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.46 (s, 3H) 2.70 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.04 (s, 3H) 7.08(dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.14 (s, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.50 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 9.99 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H).

Example 44 Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.3)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3-tert-butyl-5-(chlorocarbonyl)benzoate

A mixture of 3-tert-butyl-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (9.18 g, 38.9mmol, prepared by the method of Carter et. al., WO2005021500A1), thionylchloride (75 mL) and 1 drop of DMF in toluene (200 mL) was heated atreflux for 2 h, cooled and concentrated. The residue was azeotroped withtoluene (3×50 mL) and dried under high vacuum to give the title compoundas an off-white waxy solid (9.9 g, quantitative yield).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 3-(azidocarbonyl)-5-tert-butylbenzoate

To the product of Part A (9.9 g, 38.9 mmol) in acetone (200 ml) wasadded at a fast drip a solution of sodium azide (10.12 g, 156 mmol)dissolved in water (20 mL). The mixture was stirred for 2 h and dilutedwith EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with H₂O, saturated brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give the title compound asa white solid (9.9 g, 97%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl 3-amino-5-tert-butylbenzoate

The product from Part B (9.9 g, 37.9 mmol) in toluene (100 mL) washeated at reflux for 1 h and concentrated to give the intermediateisocyanate which was dissolved in DME (60 mL) treated with 8% HCl (150mL) and stirred for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated and the residuewas dissolved in water, neutralized with solid sodium bicarbonate andextracted 3×100 mL with EtOAc. The organics were combined, washed withsaturated NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The crudeproduct was chromatographed on silica eluting with 2:1 hexane/EtOAc togive the title compound as an oil (2.7 g, 35%).

Part D. Preparation of methyl3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoate

A mixture of the product of Part C (2.34 g, 11.29 mmol) and acrylic acid(2.32 ml, 33.9 mmol) in toluene (60 ml) was heated at reflux undernitrogen for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. The resulting residue wasthen treated with urea (2.03 g, 33.9 mmol) in acetic acid (35 ml) andheated at 120° C. for 24 h, cooled and concentrated. The residue wasazeotroped 3×50 mL with toluene and dissolved in 100 mL of EtOAc. Theorganic layer was washed with dilute bicarbonate, H₂O, saturated brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give the title compound asa white solid (2.1 g, 61%).

Part E. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)benzoic acid

A mixture of the product from Part D (1.8 g, 5.91 mmol) and 1M NaOH(29.6 ml, 29.6 mmol) in MeOH (15 ml) and THF (15 mL) was stirred for 24h and concentrated. The residue was treated with 50 mL of 1M HCl andextracted into EtOAc. The EtOAc layer was washed with H₂O, saturatedbrine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give a white solid.This intermediate urea was combined with 20 mL of concentrated HCl andheated at 100° C. for 1 h, cooled and diluted with 75 mL of ice water togive a solid that was collected by filtration and dried to constant massto give the title compound as a colorless powder (1.6 g, 93%).

Part F. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)benzaldehyde

A solution of the product of Part E (0.8 g, 2.76 mmol) in sulfurousdichloride (25 mL) was heated at reflux for 1.5 h, cooled andconcentrated. The residue was azeotroped 3×25 mL with toluene to give awhite powder. This acid chloride was dissolved in anhydrous THF (25 mL),cooled to −78° C. under nitrogen and treated drop wise with 1M lithiumtri-tert-butoxyaluminum hydride (3.03 mL, 3.03 mmol) in THF. Thesolution was stirred at −78° C. for 3 h and quenched cold with 1M HCl,warmed to ambient temperature and extracted 3×25 mL with EtOAc. Theorganic extracts were combined, washed with water, 10% bicarbonate,saturated brine and dried with sodium sulfate. The EtOAc was filteredand concentrated to give the title compound as a white solid (0.77 g,quantitative yield).

Part G. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-ethynylphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A mixture of the product from Part G (913 mg, 3 mmol), dimethyl1-diazo-2-oxopropyl phosphonate (749 mg, 3.90 mmol, prepared by themethod of Ohira, Syn. Comm. 19 (3&4) 561-564 (1989), and potassiumcarbonate (829 mg, 6.00 mmol) in MeOH (20 ml) was stirred for 16 h andcarefully acidified with 1M HCl. The mixture was extracted 2×50 mL withCH₂Cl₂. The organics were combined, washed with water, saturated NaCl,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The crude product waspurified via silica gel chromatography eluting with 20:1 (CH₂Cl₂/MeOH)to give the title compound as a white solid (415 mg, 46%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part G (40.5 mg, 0.15 mmol), copper(1)iodide (1.4 mg, 7.5 μmol), bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride(5.26 mg, 7.50 μmol), N-(3-chloro-4-iodophenyl)methanesulfonamide (52.2mg, 0.158 mmol, prepared from 3-chloro-4-iodo aniline by the method ofExample 43, Part F) and triethylamine (0.105 ml, 0.750 mmol) inacetonitrile (2 mL) was combined in a sealed microwave 5 mL tube andpurged with N2 bubbling for 5 min. The mixture was heated by microwaveat 70° C. for 5 min, cooled and concentrated. The crude material waspurified on a 4 g silica cartridge eluting with 99.5:0.5CH₂Cl₂/MeOH->97:3 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH. The desired fractions were combined andconcentrated. The material was triturated in a minimal amount of EtOAcand the white solid was collected by filtration and dried to give thetitle compound (28 mg, 39%). m.p. 278-280° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6)δ ppm 1.31 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.12 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 7.20 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (s, 2H) 7.38-7.46 (m, 2H)7.66 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 10.31 (s, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H).

Example 45 Preparation ofN-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)pyridin-3-yl) methanesulfonamide (compound IA-L2-1.25)

Part A. Preparation of N-(6-iodopyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of 6-iodopyridin-3-amine (1.077 gm, 4.90 mmole) indichloromethane (40 ml) and pyridine (1.98 ml, 24.49 mmole) at ice bathtemperature was added methanesulfonyl chloride (0.401 ml, 2.444 mmole).The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stir four days.The reaction mixture was treated with 5% acetic acid and allowed to stir20 min at room temperature. The organic phase was washed with water(2×50 ml), dried (MgSO4) and concentrated in vacuo. The residue wasslowly added in portions to rapidly stirred water (100 ml) and theresulting solid collected by filtration, washed with water and dried invacuo to give the title compound (0.7287 g, 49.9%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(6-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part A (566 mg, 1.899 mmole) was combined with copper(I) iodide (17 mg, 0.089 mmole) and bis(triphenylphosphine) palladium(II) chloride (73 mg, 0.104 mmole) in a pressure tube. Anhydrousacetonitrile (17 ml) added followed by triethylamine (1.323 ml, 9.49mmole). Nitrogen was bubbled through the resulting yellow suspensionwith stirring for 5 min then added trimethylsilyl acetylene (0.526 ml,3.80 mmole). The vessel was immersed in a pre-heated oil bath at 80° C.The reaction mixture was allowed to stir with heating for 2 h thencooled to room temperature and transferred to a round bottom flask. Thevolatiles were removed in vacuo and the brown residue fractionated by(flash)silica gel chromatography (ethyl acetate/hexanes) to give thetitle product (0.4539 g, 89%) as a tan solid.

Part C. Preparation of N-(6-ethynylpyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (0.533 gm, 1.984 mmole) was dissolved inmethanol (17 ml) and a 2N sodium hydroxide (2 ml, 4.17 mmole) solutionwas added drop wise at room temperature. The mixture was allowed to stir1 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo. The residue waspartitioned between ethyl acetate and water and the pH adjusted toneutral with glacial acetic acid. The organic phase was diluted withadditional ethyl acetate then washed several times with brine andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound as a tan solid (0.3266g, 84%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (75 mg, 0.382 mmole) was combined with theproduct obtained as described in Example 43, Part E (146 mg, 0.363mmole), copper (I) iodide (7.42 mg, 0.039 mmole) andbis(triphenylphosphine) palladium (II) chloride (18.24 mg, 0.026 mmole)in a heavy wall glass tube and the vessel sealed with a septum crimpcap. Under an atmosphere of nitrogen added anhydrous acetonitrile (10ml) followed by triethylamine (0.266 ml, 1.911 mmole). Nitrogen wasbubbled through the resulting brown suspension for 5 min and then thetube was immersed in a pre-heated 80° C. oil bath. The reaction wasmonitored by LC/MS. Three additional aliquots of the alkyne (a total of71 mg, 0.362 mmole) each in THF (1 ml), were added via syringe over thecourse of 8 h. The reaction mixture was subsequently poured into 150 mlof warm (45° C.) ethyl acetate, partitioned with brine (75 ml) andallowed to stir 15 min. The aqueous phase was extracted with ethylacetate (2×25 ml) and the combined organic phase dried (MgSO4) andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with a gram of Silicycle Sithiolsilica gel and heated under nitrogen with stirring for 90 min. Thesilica gel was removed by filtration and after concentration in vacuothe crude product isolated as a pale orange solid. The title compound(0.1315 gm, 73.1%) was obtained as an off white solid by (flash) silicagel chromatography using a step gradient of ethyl acetate in hexanesfollowed by methanol in dichloromethane. m.p. 191-192.5° C. (d). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.12 (s,3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.07 (s, 3H) 7.30 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.40(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.65 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 2H) 8.44 (s, 1H) 10.29-10.34 (m,1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

Example 46 Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.18)

Part A. Preparation ofN-(4-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The title compound was prepared by the reaction of4-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)aniline with methanesulfonyl chloride asdescribed in Example 45, Part A.

Part B. Preparation ofN-(3-(trifluoromethyl)-4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part A (2.00 gm, 6.29 mmole) was combined withtriphenylphosphine (0.211 gm, 0.805 mmole) and palladium (II) acetate(0.099 gm, 0.440 mmole) in a 250 ml round bottom flask equipped with acondenser and the reaction was performed as described by W. B Austin etal, J. Org. Chem., 46 (11):2280 (1981). Toluene (40 ml) was addedfollowed by triethylamine (80 ml) and trimethylsilylacetylene (4.41 ml,31.4 mmole). The resulting yellow solution was purged with nitrogen for5 min at room temperature. The reaction mixture was heated undernitrogen in an oil bath at 80° C. for 24 h. Cool to room temperature andfilter. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo and the residuechromatographed on silica gel (ethyl acetate-hexanes) to give the titlecompound as a tan solid (1.4554 gm, 69%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(4-ethynyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (0.378 gm, 1.126 mmole) was dissolved inmethanol (8 ml) and treated with potassium carbonate (0.322 gm, 2.331mmole) at room temperature. After 90 min the reaction mixture waspartitioned between ethyl acetate and dilute HCl. The organic phase waswater washed then dried (MgSO4) and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas purified by silica gel chromatography (ethyl acetate-hexane) to givethe title compound as a clear oil, which slowly crystallizes on standing(0.2502 g, 84%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (0.2502 gm, 0.950 mmole) was treated with theproduct obtained as described in Example 43, Part E (0.364 gm, 0.905mmole) as detailed in Example 45, Part D. The title compound (0.3195 g,65.7%) was obtained as a white solid by trituration of the crude productwith ether-dichloromethane. m.p. 257.5-261° C. (d). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 3.78(t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 4.03 (s, 3H) 7.29 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.48-7.56 (m, 1H) 7.60 (s, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s,1H) 10.45 (s, 1H).

Example 47 Preparation ofN-[4-(acetyl-methanesulfonyl-amino)-phenyl]-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.69)

Part A. Preparation of3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-benzoylchloride

The product from Example 29, Part F, (2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzoic acid(4.07 g, 12.71 mmol) and thionyl chloride (40.82 mL, 559 mmol) wereadded together. The mixture was then refluxed for 2 h, followed byconcentration under vacuum to provide the product as a light-yellowsolid.

Part B. Preparation ofN-[4-(acetyl-methanesulfonyl-amino)-phenyl]-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide

The product obtained from Part A (0.073 g, 0.15 mmole) was dissolved inpyridine (2 ml) and treated drop wise with acetic anhydride (0.042 mL,0.45 mmol). The mixture was stirred 3 h at room temperature. Thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was dissolvedin ethyl acetate (25 ml). The organic layer was washed with aq. HCl, aq.NaHCO₃, brine, and dried over anhydrous solid sodium sulfate. The dryingagent was filtered and the solvent evaporated under vacuum giving thetitle compound as a white solid (55 mg, 68%). mp 228-229° C. ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.92 (s, 3H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)3.52 (s, 3H) 3.73-3.82 (m, 5H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.94Hz, 1H) 7.44 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.83 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H)10.64 (s, 1H).

Example 48 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.69)

Part A. Preparation of 2-bromo-4,6-diiodophenol

A 1 L round-bottom flask was charged with 2-bromophenol (Aldrich, 8.65g, 50 mmol) and methanol (100 ml) to give a colorless solution. Sodiumhydroxide (2.40 g, 60.0 mmol) was added and stirred until the hydroxidepellets had dissolved. The solution was cooled in an ice water bath andsodium iodide (5.6 g, 37.4 mmol) was added followed by drop-wiseaddition of sodium hypochlorite (17 mL, 27.5 mmol) to give a transparentbrown/red solution and gradual precipitation of a thick, white solid.The addition of sodium iodide and bleach was repeated 3 times to give anorange mixture that was stirred for 2 h, treated with a solution ofsodium thiosulfate in water (20 g in 100 mL), stirred for 15 min andtreated drop-wise with concentrated HCl to a constant pH of 1. Themixture was stirred for 15 min and filtered to collect a white solidthat was washed repeatedly with water and dried to constant mass (14.7g, 69%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-bromo-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene

A 500 mL round-bottom flask was charged with the product from Part A(14.7 g, 34.6 mmol), iodomethane (2.70 ml, 43.3 mmol), and sodiumhydroxide (2.101 ml, 39.8 mmol) in acetone (96 ml) to give a tansolution. The mixture was stirred for 24 h and concentrated. The residuewas dissolved in ethyl acetate, washed with water and saturated sodiumchloride, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to give awhite solid. The solid was recrystallized from hot hexane to give awhite solid that was collected by filtration (12.3 g, 81%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A 250 mL round-bottom flask was charged with the product from Part B(8.09 g, 18.44 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (2.273 g, 20.28 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (0.823 g, 3.69 mmol), copper (I) iodide(0.351 g, 1.844 mmol) and potassium phosphate (8.22 g, 38.7 mmol) inDMSO (70 ml). The mixture was sealed, sparged with nitrogen for 15 minand heated at 60° C. for 16 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with 1M HCl, water,brine, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was treatedwith 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel (Aldrich catalog#538086), filtered through celite and evaporated to give an off-whitesolid (3.92 g, 50%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part C (212 mg, 0.50mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (174 mg, 0.50 mmol),potassium phosphate (223 mg, 1.05 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3, 4.38 mg,0.015 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (4.58 mg, 5.00mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The tube wassealed and the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and thenstirred for 24 h. The reaction mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtratewas treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel (Aldrichcatalog #538086), filtered through celite and evaporated. The residuewas triturated with methanol/CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound as awhite solid (256 mg, 51%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.08 (s, 3H)3.43 (s, 3H) 5.68 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.60(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.72 (m, 2H) 7.82 (d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (d, J=1.84Hz, 1H) 7.96 (m, 2H) 8.09 (s, 1H) 10.07 (s, 1H) 11.49 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−)m/z 513.9, 515.9 (M−H)⁺.

Example 49 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.58)

To a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product of Example 48 (52 mg,0.101 mmol),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane (0.025ml, 0.121 mmol), 1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladiumdichloride (3.28 mg, 5.04 μmol) and potassium phosphate (42.8 mg, 0.201mmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The tube was sealed and themixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and then heated at 50° C.for 3 h. The cooled mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1MHCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate,brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. Thefiltrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel,filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography to give the desired product as a white solid (23 mg, 44%,m.p. 174-178° C.) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 2.38 (s, 3H) 3.09 (s,3H) 3.33 (s, 3H) 5.69 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.30 (d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H)7.00 (d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (m, 2H) 7.74 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 2H) 7.78 (dd,J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.85 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.97 (t, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)8.12 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 11.46 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 518(M+H)⁺.

Example 50 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-3-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.53)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting thiophen-3-ylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to give awhite solid (12 mg, 23%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.07 (s, 3H)3.22 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (dd, J=8.64, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.50(d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (dd, J=5.13, 1.08 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (m, 3H) 7.76 (dd,J=8.64, 1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.89 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.95 (m, 3H) 8.09 (s, 1H)10.05 (s, 1H) 11.47 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 520 (M+H)⁺.

Example 51 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-2-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.61)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting thiophen-2-ylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to give awhite solid (8 mg, 15%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.08 (s, 3H)3.30 (s, 3H) 5.70 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.19 (dd, J=5.33, 3.86 Hz, 1H) 7.42(dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (dd, J=5.15, 1.20Hz, 1H) 7.80 (m, 3H) 7.88 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.92 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.98 (m, 2H) 8.12 (s, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 11.48 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 520(M+H)⁺.

Example 52 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.59)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting furan-2-ylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to give awhite solid (16 mg, 32%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.09 (s, 3H)3.35 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 6.69 (dd, J=3.31, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.11(d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=2.94 Hz,1H) 7.80 (m, 5H) 7.96 (m, 2H) 8.13 (s, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 11.47 (s, 1H).MS (ESI−) m/z 502.1 (M−H)⁺.

Example 53 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.64)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting furan-3-ylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to give awhite solid (6 mg, 12%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.09 (s, 3H)3.30 (s, 3H) 5.69 (dd, J=7.71, 1.83 Hz, 1H) 7.10 (dd, J=1.74, 0.78 Hz,1H) 7.42 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.46 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.81 (t,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.96 (t, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 8.10 (s,1H) 8.28 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 11.48 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 502.1(M−H)⁺.

Example 54 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-biphenyl-3-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.71)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting phenylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane. Thecrude product was purified by silica gel chromatography eluting with 3%methanol/CH₂Cl₂ to give a white solid (10 mg, 8%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.12 (s, 3H) 5.69 (dd, J=7.81, 1.47 Hz, 1H)7.36 (m, 5H) 7.56 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.64 (m, 2H) 7.74 (d, J=2.21 Hz,1H) 7.78 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.94 (m, 3H) 8.11 (s, 1H) 10.04 (s,1H) 11.47 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) In/z 512 (M−H)⁺.

Example 55 Preparation ofN-(6-(3′-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.74)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting 3-chlorophenylboronic acid for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to give awhite solid (38 mg, 68%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.09 (s, 3H)3.13 (s, 3H) 5.70 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz,1H) 7.52 (m, 3H) 7.62 (m, 2H) 7.72 (m, 2H) 7.79 (dd, J=8.46, 1.47 Hz,1H) 7.95 (m, 3H) 8.12 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 11.47 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS(ESI−) m/z 546 (M−H)⁺.

Example 56 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.73)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example 49substituting4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane for4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(5-methyl-furan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane to givea white solid (22 mg, 41%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 2.49 (s, 3H)3.09 (s, 3H) 3.29 (s, 3H) 5.69 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.87 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.43 (m, 2H) 7.54 (d, J=3.68 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (m, 2H) 7.85 (s, 1H)7.87 (d, J=5.15 Hz, 1H) 7.98 (t, J=9.01 Hz, 2H) 8.11 (s, 1H) 10.06 (s,1H) 11.47 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 534 (M+H)⁺.

Example 57 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.54)

Part A. Preparation of 2-(2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)acetic acid

To a 250 mL round bottom flask was added 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid(Aldrich, 3.04 g, 20 mmol) in acetonitrile (50 ml) to give a colorlesssolution. N-iodosuccimide (9.00 g, 40.0 mmol) was added portionwise over15 min to give a red/brown transparent solution that was stirred for 16h. The mixture was concentrated and the resulting solid was trituratedin 75 mL of water and filtered to collect an orange solid that was driedunder vacuum. The crude solid was recrystallized from toluene to give alight orange powder (6.0 g, 74%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetate

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (6 g,14.85 mmol), potassium carbonate (6.16 g, 44.6 mmol), and dimethylsulfate (4.12 g, 32.7 mmol) in acetone (49.5 ml) to give a brownsuspension. Heated at reflux for 16 h, cooled, concentrated and theresidue was partitioned between EtOAc and water. The EtOAc layer waswashed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to a brown oil thatwas chromatographed on a 40 g silica cartridge eluting with 3:1hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil (6.0 g, 94%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoate

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under nitrogen was added the product fromPart B (1.728 g, 4 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 ml) and HMPA (2 ml) togive a colorless solution. Methyl iodide (1.251 ml, 20.00 mmol) wasadded and the solution was cooled to −40° C. Potassium t-butoxide (12.00ml, 12.00 mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred at −40 to−20° C. for 30 min and quenched with 1M HCl to a pH of 1. The mixturewas extracted 3×40 ml with EtOAc. The extracts were combined, washedwith brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The crude product was flashchromatographed on a 40 g ISCO silica cartridge eluting with 9:1hexane/EtOAc to give the bis-methylated product as a yellow oil (1.63 g,89%).

Part D. Preparation of 2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoicacid

A suspension of the product from Part C (2.63 g, 5.72 mmol) in MeOH (40ml) and THF (40 ml) was treated with 4.0M sodium hydroxide (28 ml, 112mmol) and heated at 80° C. for 48 h. The organic solvent was evaporatedand the remaining aqueous solution was acidified with 1M HCl producing asolid that was collected by filtration, washed with water and dried togive the desired carboxylic acid (2.46 g, 96%).

Part E. Preparation of2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

A solution of the product from Part D (1.00 g, 2.242 mmol) in THF (40ml) was treated dropwise with borane THF complex 1.0M (20 ml, 20 mmol)and then heated at 50° C. for 24 h. The mixture was treated withmethanol (20 mL), refluxed for 30 min and concentrated. The resultingresidue was washed with water, brine, dried with sodium sulfate,filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica geleluting with hexane/EtOAc (4:1) to give the desired product (810 mg,84%).

Part F. Preparation oftert-butyl(2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy)-dimethylsilane

A solution of the product from Part E (432 mg, 1.000 mmol) in DMF (5 ml)was treated with tert-butyldimethylchlorosilane (301 mg, 2.000 mmol),and imidazole (204 mg, 3.00 mmol) and stirred for 2 h. The mixture waspartitioned between 1M HCl and ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed onsilica gel eluting with hexane/EtOAc (9:1) to give the desired product(522 mg, 96%).

Part G. Preparation of1-(3-(1-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part F (520 mg,0.952 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (117 mg, 1.047 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (42.5 mg, 0.190 mmol), copper(I) iodide(18.13 mg, 0.095 mmol) and potassium phosphate (424 mg, 1.999 mmol) inDMSO (5 ml). The vessel was sealed, sparged with nitrogen and thenheated at 60° C. for 24 h. The mixture was partitioned between 1M HCland ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. Thefiltrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel,filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica geleluting with hexane/EtOAc (3:2) to give the product as a solid (285 mg,65%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-(1-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part G (50 mg, 0.094mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (32.7 mg, 0.094 mmol),potassium phosphate (42.0 mg, 0.198 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (0.827mg, 2.83 μmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0) (0.863 mg,0.943 mmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealedand the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and then heated at50° C. for 2 h. The mixture was partitioned between 1M HCl and ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate,brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treatedwith 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered andevaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel eluting withhexane/EtOAc (3:7) to give a solid (32 mg, 54%).

Part I. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part H (31 mg, 0.050 mmol) in THF (2.0 ml) was treatedwith 1M TBAF (0.3 ml, 0.3 mmol) in THF and stirred overnight. Themixture was partitioned with water and ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with brine three times, dried with sodium sulfate, filteredand evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel elutingwith 2% to 8% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (21 mg, 83%). Meltingpoint: 256-257° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 6H) 3.08 (s,3H) 3.23 (s, 3H) 3.67 (d, J=4.78 Hz, 2H) 4.72 (t, J=4.78 Hz, 1H) 5.65(d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (m, 3H) 7.74 (m, 3H) 7.98 (m, 3H) 10.04 (s, 1H)11.41 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 527 (M+NH4)⁺.

Example 58 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(1-methoxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.66)

Part A. Preparation of1,5-diiodo-2-methoxy-3-(1-methoxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)benzene

To a 25 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Example 57,Part E. (259 mg, 0.6 mmol) and sodium hydride (28.8 mg, 1.200 mmol) inTHF (5 ml). The mixture was stirred for 30 min and iodomethane (0.0451,0.720 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred for 16 h and partitionedbetween ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed withsaturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filteredand evaporated to give an oil (235 mg, 88%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(1-methoxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 25 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (230 mg,0.516 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (63.6 mg, 0.567 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (23.02 mg, 0.103 mmol), copper(I) iodide(9.82 mg, 0.052 mmol) and potassium phosphate (230 mg, 1.083 mmol) inDMSO (5 ml). The vessel was sealed, sparged with nitrogen and heated at60° C. for 16 h. The mixture was cooled and partitioned between ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated.The residue was chromatographed on silica gel eluting with 2% to 5%methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (140 mg, 63%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(1-methoxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 ml microwave tube was added the product from Part B (43 mg, 0.100mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (34.7 mg, 0.100 mmol),potassium phosphate (44.6 mg, 0.210 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (0.876mg, 3.00 μmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0) (0.915 mg,0.999 μmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealed,sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and heated at 50° C. for 2 h. Themixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layerwas washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropylfunctionalized silica gel, filtered and evaporated. The residue wastriturated with methanol/CH₂Cl₂ (1:1) to give a solid (28 mg, 54%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 6H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.23 (s, 3H) 3.25(s, 3H) 3.61 (s, 2H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.27 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (dd, J=8.64, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (dd, J=8.46,1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.95 (t,J=8.27 Hz, 2H) 8.02 (s, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.41 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z541 (M+NH4)⁺.

Example 59 Preparation of methyl 2-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanoate(compound IB-L0-2.70)

Part A. Preparation of methyl2-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoate

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under N₂ was added the product fromExample 57, Part C (410 mg, 0.891 mmol), 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione (120mg, 1.069 mmol), and potassium phosphate tribasic (397 mg, 1.872 mmol)in DMSO (5 ml) to give a colorless suspension.N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (39.8 mg, 0.178 mmol) was added and themix was sparged with N₂ for 5 min. Copper(I) iodide (16.97 mg, 0.089mmol) was added and the mix was sparged once again for 10 min, placedunder N₂ and heated at 60° C. for 18 h. The mixture was cooled andpartitioned between EtOAc and water adjusting the pH to 1 with HCl. Theaqueous layer was extracted 2× with EtOAc. The organics were combined,washed with water, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. The organiclayer was dried (Na₂SO₄), treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica, filtered and concentrated. The crude product was purified bychromatography on an ISCO 40 g silica cartridge eluting with 3% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ to give a white foam (269 mg, 68%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl2-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanoate

To a 20 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part A (0.444 g,1.0 mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (0.365 g, 1.050 mmol),and potassium phosphate tribasic (0.446 g, 2.100 mmol) in 3:1tetrahydrofuran-water (12 ml) and degassed by nitrogen sparge for 20min. The solution was then treated with PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (8.77 mg,0.030 mmol) and tris(dibenzylidene-acetone)palladium(0) (9.16 mg, 10.00μmol) followed by degassing for another 5 min. The microwave tube wasthen sealed and warmed at 50° C. for 18 h, cooled and partitionedbetween EtOAc and water adjusting the pH to 1 with 1M HCl. The EtOAclayer was washed with water, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. Theorganic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, stirred for 1 h with3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica, filtered and concentrated. Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on an ISCO 12 g silicacartridge eluting with 1-3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give light tan crystals(480 mg, 98%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.52 (s, 6H) 3.08 (s, 3H)3.14 (s, 3H) 3.64 (s, 3H) 5.67 (dd, J=8.09, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.37-7.48 (m,3H) 7.65 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.83 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.96 (dd, J=8.64, 5.70 Hz, 2H) 8.01 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H)11.45 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) In/z 536 (M−H)⁺.

Example 60 Preparation of2-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanoicacid (compound IB-L0-2.77)

A mixture of the product from Example 59 (108 mg, 0.2 mmol) and sodiumhydroxide (1 mL, 4.00 mmol) in methanol, THF, water (3:3:1, 10 mL) washeated at 80° C. for 18 h, cooled and carefully acidified to pH 1 withconcentrated HCl resulting in the formation of a white precipitate. Thesolid was collected by filtration, washed with water and dried. Thecrude material was triturated in 1 mL of 1:1 EtOAc/MeOH, sonicated for 5min and the solid was collected by filtration as a bright white solid(58 mg, 54% yield), mp>300° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.50 (s,6H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.18 (s, 3H) 5.66 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.34-7.45 (m, 3H)7.67 (dd, J=8.64, 1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=7.72Hz, 1H) 7.96 (dd, J=9.01, 4.60 Hz, 2H) 8.02 (s, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.43(s, 1H) 12.15 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 522 (M−H)⁺.

Example 61 Preparation of methyl5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)benzoate(compound IB-L0-2.72)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzoate

A mixture of 2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzoic acid (3.9 g, 10.0 mmol)potassium carbonate (4.15 g, 30.0 mmol) and dimethyl sulfate (2.77 g,22.0 mmol) in acetone (33 ml) was heated at reflux for 16 h, cooled andconcentrated. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water,brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give an off-whitesolid (4.2 g, quantitative yield).

Part B. Preparation of methyl5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxybenzoate

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under N₂ was added the product from PartA (2.09 g, 5.0 mmol), 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.67 g, 6.0 mmol), andpotassium phosphate tribasic (2.2 g, 10.5 mmol) in DMSO (20 ml) to givea colorless suspension. N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (220 mg, 1.0 mmol)was added and the mix was sparged with N₂ for 5 min. Copper(I) iodide(95 mg, 0.5 mmol) was added and the mix was sparged once again for 10min, placed under N₂ and heated at 60° C. for 18 h. The mixture wascooled and partitioned between EtOAc and water adjusting the pH to 1with HCl. The aqueous layer was extracted 2× with EtOAc. The organicswere combined, washed with water, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl.The organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄), treated with 3-mercaptopropylfunctionalized silica, filtered and concentrated. The crude product waspurified by chromatography on an ISCO 40 g silica cartridge eluting with3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give a white foam (1.0 g, 50%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)benzoate

A mixture of the product from Part B (101 mg, 0.25 mmol), the productfrom Example 4A, Part B (91 mg, 0.263 mmol), and potassium phosphatetribasic (111 mg, 0.525 mmol) in 3:1 tetrahydro-furan-water (12 mL) wasdegassed by nitrogen sparge for 20 min. The solution was then treatedwith PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (2.192 mg, 7.50 μmol) andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0) (2.289 mg, 2.500 μmol) followedby degassing for another 5 min. The microwave tube was then sealed,warmed at 50° C. for 18 h, cooled and partitioned between EtOAc andwater adjusting the pH to 1 with 1M HCl. The EtOAc layer was washed withwater, saturated NaHCO3, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was driedNa₂SO₄, stirred for 1 h with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica,filtered and concentrated. The crude product was purified bychromatography on an ISCO 12 g silica cartridge eluting with 3% MeOH inCH₂Cl₂ to give an off-white foam (80 mg, 63%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6)δ ppm 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.45 (s, 3H) 3.89 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.43 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.68-7.79 (m, 4H) 7.84 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.89-8.01 (m, 2H) 8.09 (s, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 11.49 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−)m/z 494 (M−H)⁺.

Example 62 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.57)

Part A. Preparation of 1,3,5-triiodo-2-methoxybenzene

In a 250 mL pressure vessel was added 2,4,6-triiodophenol (5 g, 10.60mmol) in MTBE (60 ml) to give a yellow solution. The solution was cooledin an ice bath and 2.0M trimethylsilyldiazomethane (7.95 ml, 15.90 mmol)was added at a fast drip followed by dropwise addition of methanol (6mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed and stirred atroom temperature for 4 h. The reaction solution was partitioned betweenEtOAc and water and the organic layer was washed with 1M HCl, saturatedNaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. The EtOAc was dried (MgSO₄), filtered andconcentrated to give a tan solid that was used without purification (4.8g, 94%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3,5-diiodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under N₂ was added the product from PartA (3.5 g, 7.2 mmol), 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.97 g, 8.64 mmol), andpotassium phosphate tribasic (3.2 g, 15.0 mmol) in DMSO (50 ml) to givea colorless suspension. N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (320 mg, 1.44mmol) was added and the mix was sparged with N₂ for 5 min. Copper(I)iodide (137 mg, 0.72 mmol) was added and the mix was sparged once againfor 10 min, placed under N₂ and heated at 60° C. for 18 h. The mixturewas cooled and partitioned between EtOAc and water adjusting the pH to 1with HCl. The aqueous layer was extracted 2× with EtOAc. The organicswere combined, washed with water, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl,dried (Na₂SO₄), treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica,filtered and concentrated. The resulting solid was triturated in 2:1hexane/EtOAc to give an off white powder (2.2 g, 62%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part B1-(3,5-diiodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (118 mg, 0.25mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (87 mg, 0.25 mmol),1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride CH₂Cl₂complex (10.21 mg, 0.013 mmol) and sodium carbonate (0.250 ml, 0.25mmol) in toluene (1.0 ml) and ethanol (1.0 ml) was sparged with nitrogenfor 5 min and microwaved at 100° C. for 30 min. The mixture was cooledand partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer waswashed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed onsilica eluting with ethyl acetate/hexane (2:3 to 4:1) to give the titlecompound (16 mg, 11%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.35(s, 3H) 5.67 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (m, 2H) 7.81 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.95 (m, 3H) 8.09(s, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 11.47 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 562 (M−H)⁺.

Example 63 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.78)

In a 5 mL microwave tube were combined ethynyltrimethylsilane (0.044 ml,0.32 mmol), the product from Example 62 (45.1 mg, 0.08 mmol), copper(I)iodide (0.762 mg, 4.0 μmol), bis(triphenyl-phosphine)palladium(II)chloride (2.81 mg, 4.0 μmol) and triethylamine (0.056 ml, 0.40 mmol) inacetonitrile (2 ml). The mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min,sealed and microwaved at 80° C. for 20 min. The reaction mixture wascooled and partitioned with ethyl acetate and water. The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica eluting with 1-4%methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid, (18 mg, 42%) m.p. 175-178° C. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.25 (s, 9H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.65 (s, 3H) 5.66(dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.58 (m, 2H)7.69 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.72 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.81 (d, J=7.72Hz, 1H) 7.93 (m, 2H) 8.05 (d, J=1.32 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.45 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 534 (M+H)⁺.

Example 64 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.68)

Part A. Preparation of 4-nitrobenzene-2-diazo-1-oxide

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-amino-4-nitrophenol (6.165 g,40.0 mmol) in 48% tetrafluoroboric acid (15 ml). Sodium nitrite (2.76 g,40.0 mmol) in water (6 ml) was added dropwise at 0° C. and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The solid was collected byfiltration, washed with tetrafluoroboric acid and water. The solid wassuspended in acetone (50 ml), filtered and dried to give a solid (3.31g, 50%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-(methylthio)-4-nitrophenol

To a 1 L beaker was added the product from Part A (2.70 g, 16.35 mmol)in ice water (250 g) to give a brown suspension. Copper (0.520 g, 8.18mmol) was added, followed by addition of sodium thiomethoxide (2.292 g,32.7 mmol) in water (50 ml) slowly. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 24 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasacidified with 1M HCl producing a solid that was collected by filtrationand dried (2.53 g, 84%).

Part C. Preparation of 2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (1.111g, 6.00 mmol) in MeOH (20 ml) to give a brown suspension. Oxone (7.746g, 12.60 mmol) in water (20 ml) was added slowly at 0° C. The mixturewas warmed to room temperature, stirred for 1 h and partitioned withethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with brine, driedwith sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue waschromatographed on silica gel eluting with 1% to 5% methanol in CH₂Cl₂to give a solid (0.472 g, 36%).

Part D. Preparation of 2-iodo-6-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrophenol

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part C (470 mg,2.164 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) and water (2.5 ml). Iodine monochloride(0.130 ml, 2.60 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.0 mL) was added dropwise and themixture was stirred at room temperature, poured into water (200 mL) andstirred for 10 min. The resulting solid was collected by filtration anddried (636 mg, 86%).

Part E. Preparation of1-iodo-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-nitrobenzene

To a 50 mL pressure vessel was added the product from Part D (630 mg,1.836 mmol) in MTBE (6 ml) to give a yellow solution. The mixture wascooled in an ice bath and 2M trimethylsilyl-diazomethane (1.377 ml, 2.75mmol) was added at a fast drip followed by dropwise addition of MeOH(0.4 ml) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed and stirredat room temperature for 1 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporatedto give an off-white solid (655 mg, 100%).

Part F. Preparation of 3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)aniline

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part E (0.650g, 1.820 mmol), ammonium chloride (0.146 g, 2.73 mmol), and iron (0.508g, 9.10 mmol) in THF/MeOH/water (50 ml, 2/2/1). The mixture was refluxedfor 2 h, cooled and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated and theresidue was partitioned with ethyl acetate and water. The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated to give a solid (590 mg, 99%).

Part G. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part F (500mg, 1.528 mmol) in DMF (15.0 ml). The solution was cooled under nitrogento −20° C. and (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate (15.28 ml, 6.11 mmol;prepared as described by Santana, L.; et al. J. Heterocyclic Chem. 1999,36, 293-295) was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 15 min, then warmed to room temperature and stirred for45 min. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed by water(3×50 ml), brine (3×50 ml), dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated. The residue was triturated with ethyl acetate/hexane to givea solid (425 mg, 61%).

Part H. Preparation of1-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part G (420mg, 0.925 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) to give a suspension. Concentratedsulfuric acid (1 mL, 18.76 mmol) in water (10 ml) was added and themixture was heated at 110° C. for 2 h. The reaction mix was cooled,diluted with water (50 ml) and stirred for 10 min. The solid materialwas collected by filtration, washed with water and dried to give a whitesolid (325 mg, 83%).

Part I. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part H (63.3 mg,0.15 mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (52.1 mg, 0.150 mmol),1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride complex(6.12 mg, 7.50 mmol) and 1M sodium carbonate (0.150 ml, 0.150 mmol) inthe solvents of toluene (1.0 ml) and ethanol (1.0 ml). The vessel wassealed and the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min andmicrowaved at 100° C. for 30 min. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated.The residue was purified on silica gel eluting with 1% to 8% methanol inCH₂Cl₂ to give crude product. A final trituration in 1:1 methanol/ethylacetate afforded pure solid (26 mg, 34%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δppm 3.10 (s, 3H) 3.44 (s, 3H) 3.45 (s, 3H) 5.71 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.44(dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.91 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.96 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 8.00 (m, 2H) 8.16 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 10.10 (s, 1H) 11.51 (s,1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 533 (M+NH4)⁺.

Example 65 Preparation ofN-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.75)

Part A. Preparation of 2,4-diiodo-6-nitrophenol

To a solution of 2-nitrophenol (2.78 g, 20 mmol) in MeOH (120 ml) andwater (30 mL) was added dropwise a solution of iodine monochloride(2.105 ml, 42.0 mmol) in 10 mL CH₂Cl₂. The mixture was stirred for 2 h,poured into 600 mL water, stirred and sonicated for 30 min. The mixturewas filtered to collect a yellow solid that was washed 3× with water (50mL each wash) and dried to constant mass (7.3 g, 93%). m

Part B. Preparation of 1,5-diiodo-2-methoxy-3-nitrobenzene

A 50 mL pressure vessel was charged with the product from Part A andMTBE (10 ml) to give a yellow solution. The solution was cooled in anice bath and 2M trimethylsilyldiazomethane (2.251 ml, 4.50 mmol) wasadded at a fast drop followed by dropwise addition of MeOH (0.6 ml)resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed and stirred allowingwarm to room temperature over 4 h. The mixture was partitioned withethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturatedsodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated to give a yellow solid (1.22 g, 100%).

Part C. Preparation of 3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyaniline

In a 250 round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (0.98 g,2.420 mmol), ammonium chloride (0.194 g, 3.63 mmol), and iron (0.676 g,12.10 mmol) in THF/methanol/water (20 ml/20 ml/10 ml). The mixture wasrefluxed for 16 ho, cooled and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated andthe residue was partitioned with water and ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to give anoil (780 mg, 86%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-amino-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 25 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part C (650 mg,1.734 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (214 mg, 1.907 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (77 mg, 0.347 mmol), copper(I) iodide(33.0 mg, 0.173 mmol) and potassium phosphate (773 mg, 3.64 mmol) inDMSO (5 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture was sparged withnitrogen for 15 min and heated at 60° C. for 16 h. The mixture waspartitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washedwith saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica gel, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed onsilica eluting with 5:95 methanol/D CH₂Cl₂CM to give a solid (125 mg,20%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxy-phenyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part D (110 mg, 0.306 mmol) in pyridine(2 ml) was treated with methanesulfonyl chloride (0.048 ml, 0.612 mmol)and stirred for 24 h. The solvent was evaporated and the residue waspartitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washedwith brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. Theresidue was purified on silica gel eluting with 2% to 5% methanol inCH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (20 mg, 15%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(6-(methylsulfonamido)naphthalen-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part E (18 mg, 0.041mmol), Example 4A, Part B (14.30 mg, 0.041 mmol), potassium phosphate(18.35 mg, 0.086 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (0.361 mg, 1.235 μmol)and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (0.377 mg, 0.412 μmol) inTHF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixturewas sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and heated at 50° C. for 2 h. Themixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layerwas washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified on silica geleluting with 2% to 5% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid. A finaltrituration in 1:1 methanol/CH₂Cl₂ gave the desired product (7 mg, 32%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.17 (s, 3H) 3.37 (s, 3H)5.69 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (dd, J=8.82,2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (m, 2H) 7.81 (d, J=8.09 Hz,1H) 7.94 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 1H) 7.97 (d, J=6.62 Hz, 1H) 8.07 (s, 1H) 9.45(s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 11.45 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 529 (M−H).

Example 66 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.56)

Part A. Preparation of 4-iodo-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

To a solution of 2-(trifluoromethyl)phenol (3.24 g, 20 mmol) in MeOH (40ml) was added sodium hydroxide (0.960 g, 24.0 mmol) and stirred untilthe hydroxide was dissolved. The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and sodiumiodide was added (3.0 g, 20 mmol) followed by dropwise addition of 10%aqueous sodium hypochlorite (9.0 ml, 14.6 mmol). The addition of sodiumiodide followed by sodium hypochlorite was repeated twice more. Themixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h and treated dropwisewith concentrated HCl to pH 1. The mixture was extracted 3× with EtOAc.The extracts were combined, washed with brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified on silica geleluting with EtOAc/hexane (1:9) to give the mono-iodo product (5.0 g,87%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-bromo-4-iodo-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

In a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (5.00g, 17.36 mmol) and 1,3-dibromo-5,-dimethylhydantoin (2.73 g, 9.55 mmol)in CHCl₃ (80 ml) to give an orange solution. The mixture was stirred for2 h, washed with water, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated. The crude product was purified on silica gel eluting withethyl acetate/hexane (5:95) to give a solid (3.5 g, 54%).

Part C. Preparation of1-bromo-5-iodo-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene

A mixture of the product from Part B (3.2 g, 8.72 mmol), iodomethane(1.36 ml, 21.8 mmol), and 50% sodium hydroxide (0.507 ml, 9.59 mmol) inacetone (20 ml) was stirred for 24 h. The solvent was evaporated and theresidue was partitioned with ethyl acetate and water. The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated. The crude material was purified on silica gel eluting withethyl acetate/hexane (5:95) to give a solid (2.67 g, 80%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-4-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 20 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part C (762 mg, 2.0mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (247 mg, 2.2 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (89 mg, 0.4 mmol), copper(I) iodide (38.1mg, 0.2 mmol) and potassium phosphate (892 mg, 4.2 mmol) in DMSO (10ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for15 min and heated at 60° C. for 16 h. The mixture was partitioned withethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturatedsodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. Thefiltrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel,filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified on silica gel elutingwith ethyl acetate/hexane (2:3) to give the desired product (63 mg, 9%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part D (60 mg, 0.164mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (62.8 mg, 0.181 mmol),1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (5.36 mg,8.22 mmol) and potassium phosphate (69.8 mg, 0.329 mmol) in THF/water (3ml/1 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture was sparged withnitrogen for 5 min and heated at 60° C. for 2 h. The mixture waspartitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washedwith saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica gel, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified by reversephase chromatography to give the title compound as a solid (26 mg, 31%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.10 (s, 3H) 3.37 (s, 3H) 5.71 (dd,J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.44 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (s, 1H) 7.78(d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.88 (m, 3H) 7.98 (d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H) 8.01 (d, J=3.68Hz, 1H) 8.15 (s, 1H) 10.09 (s, 1H) 11.51 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI−)m/z 504.1 (M−H)⁺.

Example 67 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(perfluoroethyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.60)

Part A. Preparation of 1-methoxy-4-nitro-2-(perfluoroethyl)benzene

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added2-bromo-1-methoxy-4-nitrobenzene (3.5 g, 15.08 mmol), copper(1) iodide(5.75 g, 30.2 mmol), and sodium 2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropanoate (5.25 g,28.2 mmol) in DMF (75 ml) and toluene (25 ml) to give a tan suspension.The mixture was heated at 150° C. and toluene was removed by aDean-Stark trap. The mixture was heated at 155° C. for 6 h undernitrogen, cooled and poured into 100 mL of water and 100 mL of ether,filtered through a 1-inch plug of Celite and the plug was rinsed withether. The filtrate layers were separated. The organic layer was washedwith brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) filtered and concentrated. The dark oil wasflash chromatographed on an Isco 40 g silica cartridge eluting with 4:1hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil that was a (3:1) mix of desiredmaterial and starting material (1.5 g, 37%).

Part B. Preparation of 4-nitro-2-(perfluoroethyl)phenol

In a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (1.4 g,5.16 mmol) and pyridine hydrochloride (4 g, 34.6 mmol) neat. The mixturewas heated at 210° C. for 20 min, cooled, and partitioned between EtOAcand water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated. The crude product was flash chromatographed on an Isco 12g silica cartridge eluting with 3:2 hecxane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil(1.3 g, 98%).

Part C. Preparation of 2-iodo-4-nitro-6-(perfluoroethyl)phenol

In a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (1.3 g,5.06 mmol) and N-iodosuccinimide (1.251 g, 5.56 mmol) in acetonitrile(16.85 ml) to give a yellow solution. The solution was stirred for 16 h,diluted with 100 mL EtOAc and washed 2×50 ml with 10% sodiumthiosulfate, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated to an orangesemisolid. The semisolid was flash chromatographed on an Isco 40 gsilica cartridge eluting with 3:1 hexane EtOAc to give a deepyellow/orange oil (1.3 g, 67%).

Part D. Preparation of1-iodo-2-methoxy-5-nitro-3-(perfluoroethyl)benzene

In a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part C (1.04g, 2.72 mmol) potassium carbonate (0.563 g, 4.07 mmol) and dimethylsulfate (0.411 g, 3.26 mmol) in acetone (20 ml) to give a brownsuspension. The mixture was heated at gentle reflux for 16 h, cooled,diluted into EtOAc, washed with water and brine. The organic layer wasdried Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated to a yellow oil that waspurified by flash chromatography on an Isco 40 g silica cartridgeeluting with 9:1 hexane/EtOAc (600 mg, 56%).

Part E. Preparation of 3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(perfluoroethyl)aniline

In a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part D (0.6 g,1.511 mmol), iron (0.422 g, 7.56 mmol), and ammonium chloride (0.121 g,2.267 mmol) in a solvent mix of EtOH (9 ml), THF (9 ml) and water (3 ml)to give a brown suspension that was heated at 95-100° C. for 2 h. Thereaction mix was filtered through a plug of Celite and the Celite wasrinsed repeatedly with EtOH. The filtrate was concentrated and theresidue was dissolved in EtOAc, washed with water, brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to give an oil (560 mg, 99%).

Part F. Preparation of 1,5-diiodo-2-methoxy-3-(perfluoroethyl)benzene

In a 25 mL round-bottom flask under nitrogen was added the product fromPart E (0.565 g, 1.539 mmol), tert-butyl nitrite (0.293 ml, 2.463 mmol),copper(I) iodide (0.293 g, 1.539 mmol), sodium iodide (0.231 g, 1.539mmol) and iodine (0.195 g, 0.770 mmol) in DME (15.39 ml) to give a brownsuspension. The mixture was heated at 60° C. for 3 h, cooled andfiltered through Celite washing the Celite pad well with EtOAc. TheEtOAc filtrate was treated with 10% sodium thiosulfate, brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated to a dark oil. The crude materialwas purified by flash chromatography on an Isco 40 g silica cartridgeeluting with 95:5 hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil (360 mg, 49%).

Part G. Preparation of1-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(perfluoroethyl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 20 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part F (0.36 g,0.753 mmol), 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.101 g, 0.904 mmol), potassiumphosphate tribasic (0.336 g, 1.582 mmol) N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide(0.034 g, 0.151 mmol) and copper(I) iodide (0.014 g, 0.075 mmol in DMSO(7 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture was sparged with N₂ for 30min, heated at 60° C. for 24 h, cooled and diluted into EtOAc. The EtOAclayer was washed with 1M HCl, saturated NaHCO3, and saturated NaCl,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated. The residue was flashchromatographed on an Isco 40 g silica cartridge eluting withhexane->1:1 hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow foam (100 mg, 29%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(perfluoroethyl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 mL microwave tube were combined the product from Part G (0.10 g,0.216 mmol), Example 4A, Part B (0.075 g, 0.216 mmol), and potassiumphosphate tribasic (0.096 g, 0.454 mmol) in 3:1 tetrahydrofuran-water (5mL) and degassed by nitrogen sparge for 10 min. The mixture was thentreated with PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (1.898 mg, 6.49 μmol) andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (1.982 mg, 2.164 μmol) followedby degassing for another 5 min. The flask was then sealed and stirred at50° C. for 16 h and partitioned between EtOAc and water. The EtOAc layerwas washed with 0.1M HCl, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. Theorganic was dried Na₂SO₄, stirred for 0.5 h with 3-mercapto-propylfunctionalized silica to remove metals, filtered and concentrated. Thecrude product was purified by chromatography on an Isco 12 g silicacartridge eluting with CH₂Cl₂—>3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give a light yellowfoam (84 mg, 99%) m.p. 162-165° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 3.10(s, 3H) 3.33 (s, 3H) 5.70 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.44 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz,1H) 7.70-7.76 (m, 2H) 7.80 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H)7.91 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.00 (dd, J=8.82, 2.94 Hz, 2H) 8.12 (s, 1H)10.10 (s, 1H) 11.50 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 554 (M−H)⁺.

Example 68 Preparation of(E)-N′-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-2-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-2.51)

Part A. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Example 48,Part C (846 mg, 2.00 mmol), Example 6, Part A (516 mg, 2.000 mmol),potassium phosphate (892 mg, 4.20 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (17.54mg, 0.060 mmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium(0) (18.31 mg,0.020 mmol) in THF (12.0 ml) and water (4.0 ml). The vessel was sealedand the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and stirred atambient temperature for 72 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtratewas treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filteredthrough celite and evaporated. The residue was purified with silica geleluting with 1 to 4% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (690 mg, 81%).

Part B. Preparation of(E)-N′-(5-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide

In a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (685 mg,1.603 mmol) and methanesulfonohydrazide (194 mg, 1.764 mmol) in MeOH (20ml). The mixture was warmed to 40° C. and stirred for 24 h. The mixturewas cooled, filtered and washed with methanol to give a solid (569 mg,68%).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N′-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-2-yl)phenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide

In a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part B (52 mg, 0.100mmol), thiophen-2-ylboronic acid (12.81 mg, 0.100 mmol),1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (3.26 mg,5.01 μmol) and potassium phosphate (42.5 mg, 0.200 mmol) in THF (3.0 ml)and water (1.0 ml). The mixture was sparged by nitrogen for 5 min andheated at 50° C. for 3 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetateand 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtratewas treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filteredthrough celite and evaporated. The residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography AA method to give a white solid (27 mg, 52%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 2.86 (m, 2H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.14 (m, 2H) 3.32 (s, 3H)5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.18 (dd, J=5.15, 3.68 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.63 (m, 3H) 7.75 (m, 2H) 7.86 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.91 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 9.96 (s, 1H) 11.48 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 523 (M+H)⁺.

Example 69 Preparation of(E)-N′-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-2.55)

In a 5 ml microwave tube was added the product from Example 68, Part B(52 mg, 0.100 mmol), furan-2-ylboronic acid (11.20 mg, 0.100 mmol),1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (3.26 mg,5.01 μmol) and potassium phosphate (42.5 mg, 0.200 mmol) in THF (3.0 ml)and water (1.0 ml). The mixture was sparged by nitrogen for 5 min andheated at 50° C. for 3 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetateand 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtratewas treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filteredthrough celite and evaporated. The residue was purified by reverse phasechromatography AA method to give a solid (24 mg, 47%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 2.86 (m, 2H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.14 (m, 2H) 3.36 (s, 3H) 5.68(d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 6.69 (dd, J=3.31, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (d, J=3.31 Hz,1H) 7.41 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.62 (m, 2H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.80(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (m, 2H) 9.97 (s, 1H) 11.46 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+)m/z 507 (M+H)⁺.

Example 70 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-ethoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.23)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-iodophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-tert-butylphenol (3.76 g, 25mmol) in MeOH (50.0 ml) to give a colorless solution. Sodium hydroxide(1.200 g, 30.0 mmol) was added and the mix was stirred until thehydroxide was completely dissolved. The solution was cooled to 0° C. andtreated with sodium iodide (1.75 g, 11.6 mmol) followed by dropwiseaddition of 10% sodium hypochlorite solution (7.2 ml, 11.6 mmol). Theaddition of sodium iodide followed by sodium hypochlorite was repeatedtwice and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The mixture wastreated with 10% w/w solution of sodium thiosulfate, stirred for 30 minand treated with concentrated HCl dropwise to a constant pH of 1. Themixture was extracted 3× with EtOAc. The extracts were combined, washedwith brine, dried (MgS04), filtered and concentrated. The crude oil wasflash chromatographed on an ISCO 80 g silica cartridge eluting withhexane->4:1 hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil (5.2 g, 75%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-iodophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (4.8 g,17.38 mmol) and 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (2.61 g, 9.13 mmol) inchloroform (87 ml) to give an orange solution. The reaction mixture wasstirred for 2 h resulting in a black solution that was washed withwater, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The black oil was flashchromatographed on a 120 g Isco silica cartridge eluting with hexane togive a pinkish solid (4.84 g, 78%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-ethoxy-5-iodobenzene

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (888 mg,2.5 mmol), ethyl iodide (409 mg, 2.63 mmol), and potassium carbonate(415 mg, 3.00 mmol) in acetone (12 ml) to give a green suspension. Themixture was heated at reflux for 16 h, cooled and concentrated. Theresidue was partitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer waswashed twice with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated toa red oil. The oil was flash chromatographed on an Isco 40 g silicacartridge eluting with hexane to give a clear oil (820 mg, 86%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 20 mL microwave tube under nitrogen flush was added the productfrom Part C (0.4 g, 1.044 mmol), 1H-Pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.140 g, 1.253mmol), and potassium phosphate tribasic (0.465 g, 2.193 mmol) in DMSO (5ml) to give a colorless suspension. N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (0.047g, 0.209 mmol) was added and the mix was sparged with nitrogen for 10min. Copper(I) iodide (0.020 g, 0.104 mmol) was added and the mix wassparged once again for 10 min, placed under nitrogen and heated at 60°C. for 18 h. The mixture was cooled and partitioned between EtOAc andwater adjusting the pH to 1 with HCl. The aqueous layer was extracted 2×with EtOAc. The organics were combined, washed with water, saturatedNaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄),stirred with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica for 1 h, filteredand concentrated. The crude product was purified by chromatography on anISCO 12 g silica cartridge eluting with 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give awhite powder (266 mg, 69%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-ethoxyphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part D (55.1 mg,0.15 mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (52.1 mg, 0.150 mmol),potassium phosphate tribasic (63.7 mg, 0.300 mmol) and1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (4.89 mg,7.50 μmol) in THF (3 ml) water (1 ml). The mixture was sparged for 10min with nitrogen, heated sealed at 50° C. for 4 h, cooled and dilutedinto EtOAc. The EtOAc layer was washed with 1M HCl, saturated NaHCO₃,saturated NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) and treated simultaneously withmercaptopropyl silica gel, filtered and concentrated. The residue wasflash chromatographed on a 12 g Isco silica cartridge eluting with 2%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid, (16 mg, 21%) m.p. 196-202° C. ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.00 (t, J=6.99 Hz, 3 H) 1.44 (s, 9H) 3.09 (s,3H) 3.43 (q, J=7.11 Hz, 2H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.91, 1.29 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H)7.72 (s, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.90-8.00(m, 2H) 8.05 (s, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.41 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 506(M−H)⁺.

Example 71 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-2-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.14)

Part A. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-iodoaniline

In a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-bromo-6-tert-butylaniline[prepared by the method of Onitsuka, et. al. Organometallics, 25(5),2006, pp 1270-1278] (1.18 g, 5.17 mmol) and sodium bicarbonate (0.782 g,9.3 mmol) in water (5 ml). The mixture was cooled in an ice bath andiodine (1.444 g, 5.69 mmol) was added in several portions. The mixturewas warmed to ambient temperature and stirred for 16 h. The mixture wastreated with aqueous sodium thiosulfate, extracted by ethyl acetate,dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue waspurified on silica gel eluting with 5% ethyl acetate in hexane to givean oil (1.2 g, 65%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-chloro-5-iodobenzene

To a mixture of tert-butyl nitrite (0.198 ml, 1.5 mmol) and copper(II)chloride (161 mg, 1.2 mmol) in acetonitrile (5 mL) was added the productfrom Part A (354 mg, 1.0 mmol) as a solution in acetonitrile (5 mL). Themixture was heated at 60° C. for 30 min, cooled, partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried withsodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified onsilica gel eluting with 5% ethyl acetate in hexane to give the product(300 mg, 81%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-chlorophenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 20 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part B (300 mg,0.803 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (99 mg, 0.884 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (35.9 mg, 0.161 mmol), copper(I) iodide(15.30 mg, 0.080 mmol) and potassium phosphate (358 mg, 1.687 mmol) inDMSO (5 ml). The mixture was sealed, purged with nitrogen and heated at60° C. for 4 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1MHCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate,brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treatedwith 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered andevaporated. The residue was purified on silica gel eluting with 10% to40% ethyl acetate in hexane to give a solid (175 mg, 61%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-2-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 mL microwave tube was added the product from Part C (35.8 mg,0.10 mmol), the product from Example 4A, Part B (38.2 mg, 0.1.10 mmol),1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (3.26 mg,5.00 μmol) and potassium phosphate (42.5 mg, 0.200 mmol) in THF/Water (3ml:1 ml). The mixture was purged with nitrogen for 5 min and heated at60° C. for 2 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1MHCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate,brine, dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treatedwith 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered andevaporated. The residue was purified on silica gel eluting with 1:1ethyl acetate/hexane to give a solid that was triturated with 1%methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a white solid (29 mg, 55%), meltingpoint: >280° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.53 (s, 9H) 3.08 (s,3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (m, 2H) 7.52 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H)7.56 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.88 (s, 1H) 7.91 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.95 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s,1H) 11.46 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 496 (M−H)⁺.

Example 72 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.45)

Part A. Preparation ofN-((6-bromobenzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)-methanesulfonamide

To a refluxing solution of 6-bromo-3-methylbenzo[d]isoxazole (1.0 g,4.72 mmol) in CCl₄ (25 ml) was added 1-bromopyrrolidine-2,5-dione (0.923g, 5.19 mmol) and benzoic peroxyanhydride (0.114 g, 0.472 mmol). Themixture was refluxed for 6 h, and then cooled to room temperature,filtered thru celite, and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel using CH₂Cl₂ as theeluent to give the dibromide as a solid (0.84 g, 43%). To a solution ofthe dibromide (0.20 g, 0.687 mmol) andN-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide (0.148 g, 0.687 mmol) in EtOH (3ml) was added 1N aq. NaOH (0.722 ml, 0.722 mmol), and the resultingmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 90 min. The mixture was partitionedbetween 0.1N aq. HCL (10 mL) and EtOAc (2×10 mL), and the combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel using 2:3 EtOAc:hexanes as eluent to give the title compound as anoil (65 mg, 22%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part A (56 mg, 0.132 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (37 mg, 0.145 mmol), and potassium acetate (39mg, 0.395 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (1.3 mL) was degassed by bubbling with N₂gas for 15 min.1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloridedichloromethane complex (3 mg, 0.004 mmol) was added, and the resultingmixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 h, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel using 1:2 EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent to give the title compound asa colorless oil (49 mg, 79%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Example C (31.8 mg, 0.079 mmol), theproduct from Part B (45 mg, 0.095 mmol) in EtOH (0.5 mL), toluene (0.5mL) 1M aq. Na₂CO₃ (0.095 mL, 0.095 mmol) was degassed by bubbling withN₂ gas for 10 min. 1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride dichloromethane complex (2 mg, 2.4 μmol) was added, anddegassing with N₂ was continued for 5 min. The reaction mixture wassealed and heated at 100° C. in a microwave reactor for 1 h. The mixturewas concentrated in vacuo, and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 1:9 MeOH:CHCl₃ as the eluent. Thetitle compound was obtained as a light brown solid (41 mg, 83%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part C (39 mg, 0.063 mmol) in TFA (0.5mL) was stirred at 40° C. for 6 h. TFA was removed in vacuo and thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using4% MeOH in CHCl₃ as the eluent to give the title compound (13 mg, 41%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.39 (s, 1H) 7.74-7.82 (m, 2H) 7.57 (dd,J=8.27, 1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.19 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 5.82 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 5.25-5.33 (m, 1H)4.70 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 3.29 (s, 3H) 3.12 (s, 3H) 1.45 (s, 9H).

Example 73 Preparation of methyl2-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)hydrazinecarboxylate(compound IB-L0-2.24)

To a solution of the product from Example 6, Part B (0.05 g, 0.124 mmol)in MeOH (1 ml) was added methyl carbazate (17 mg, 0.185 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 h, and then concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gelusing 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the title compound (44 mg,74%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (s, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 7.78 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.45-7.57 (m, 2H) 7.24-7.33 (m,2H) 5.64 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 3.71 (s, 3H) 3.28 (s, 3H) 3.06-3.16 (m, 2H)2.78-2.88 (m, 2 H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 74 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.30)

Part A. Preparation of 5-bromo-2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)isoindolin-1-one

To a solution of methyl 4-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzoate (1.0 g, 3.25mmol) and (2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanamine (0.65 g, 3.90 mmol) in THF(16 mL) was added triethylamine (0.91 mL, 6.5 mmol), and the resultingmixture was stirred at room temeprature for 16 h. The resulting solidwas filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 1:4EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent to give the title compound as a colorlesssolid (0.52 g, 44%).

Part B. Preparation of2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)isoindolin-1-one

The product from Part A (100 mg, 0.276 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compoundas an oil (107 mg, 95%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part C (44 mg, 0.111 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give the title compound(50 mg, 81%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A solution of the product from Part C (48 mg, 0.086 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (0.3ml) and TFA (0.6 ml, 7.79 mmol) was stirred at room temperature for 16h, and then concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CHCl₃ as the eluentto give the title compound as a colorless solid (22 mg, 63%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 8.61 (s, 1H) 7.72-7.83 (m,3H) 7.62-7.69 (m, 1H) 7.29-7.36 (m, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H)4.44 (s, 2H) 3.25 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 75 Preparation ofN-(2-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound 1B-L0-2.41)

Part A. Preparation of 6-bromo-1H-indene-3-carbonitrile

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (1 g, 4.74 mmol) inanhydrous THF (15 ml) at −10° C. was added 2M lithium diisopropylamidein THF (0.242 ml, 0.483 mmol) dropwise. The resulting mixture wasstirred at −10° C. for 15 min before diethylcyanophosphonate (0.791 ml,5.21 mmol) was added dropwise. Following the addition, the mixture wasallowed to warm to room temperature, and was stirred at room temperaturefor 3 h. The mixture was cooled to −78° C. and borontrifluoride diethyletherate (1.196 ml, 9.52 mmol) was added dropwise. Following theaddition, the mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 1 h and was thenallowed to warm to room temperature and was stirred at room temperaturefor 16 h. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue waspartitioned between EtOAc (50 mL) and H₂O (2×50 mL). The organic layerwas dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo, and the crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 9:1EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent. The title compound was obtained as an tansolid (0.72 g, 69%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(2-(6-bromo-1H-inden-3-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

Anhydrous cerium(III) chloride (0.224 g, 0.909 mmol) was flame driedunder vacuum and placed under dry N₂. Anhydrous THF (1.5 ml) was added,and the resulting mixture was stirred under N₂ at 45° C. for 48 h. Themixture was cooled to room temperature, and the product from Part A (0.1g, 0.454 mmol) was added. The resulting mixture was cooled to −78° C.,and a 1.5M solution of methyl-lithium lithium bromide complex (0.757 ml,1.136 mmol) in Et₂O was added dropwise over 15 min. Following theaddition, the mixture was allowed to warm to −20° C. and was stirred for24 h. Concentrated aq. NH₄OH (0.3 mL) was added dropwise, and themixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, was stirred for 30 min,and was then filtered and washed with THF (2×5 mL). The filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo, and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent togive a solid (23 mg, 20%). To a solution of this solid (23 mg, 0.091mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (0.011 mL,0.137 mmol). The mixture was cooled to 0° C. and diisopropylethylamine(0.024 ml, 0.137 mmol) was added dropwise. The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 90 min, and was then partitioned between0.1 N aq. HCl (2 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (3×2 mL). The combined organic layerswere dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo, and thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel togive the title compound (17 mg, 56%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(2-(6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-inden-3-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (50 mg, 0.151 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compoundas a colorless solid (37 mg, 65%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(2-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (35 mg, 0.093 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give the title compoundas a colorless solid (41 mg, 84%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (s,1H) 7.94 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.65 (d, J=1.50 Hz,1H) 7.56 (s, 1H) 7.48 (dd, J=8.09, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.27 (s, 2H) 6.48 (s,1H) 5.63 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 3.43 (s, 2 H) 3.25 (s, 3H) 2.63 (s, 3H) 1.68(s, 6H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 76 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.11)

Part A. Preparation of ethyl 6-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate

A solution of ethyl thioglycolate (0.65 g, 5.42 mmol),4-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde (1.0 g, 4.93 mmol) and triethylamine (1.25mL, 12.3 mmol) in DMSO (5 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 2 h. The mixturewas partitioned between H₂O (50 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (2×50 mL), and thecombined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄. The drying agent wasfiltered off, and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give the titlecompound as an oil (1.29 g, 92%).

Part B. Preparation of 6-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid

To a solution of the product from Part A (1.21 g, 4.24 mmol) in THF (10mL) was added a solution of LiOH (0.305 g, 12.73 mmol) in H₂O (4 mL) andthe resulting mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 2 h. The mixture waspartitioned between H₂O (50 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL). The aqueous layerwas adjusted to pH=2 using 1N HCl, and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×50 mL).The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound as an oil (1.04 g,95%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromobenzo[b]thiophene

The product from Part B (0.70 g, 2.73 mmol) and DBU (1.35 mL, 8.94 mmol)were combined in DMA (6 mL) in a sealed tube and heated at 200° C. in amicrowave reactor for 70 min. The resulting dark solution was dilutedwith 1 M HCl (20 mL) and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the title compound as anoil (0.484 g 83%).

Part D. Preparation of 6-bromo-3-(chloromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene

To a solution of the product from Part C (0.484 g, 2.27 mmol) in benzene(0.20 mL) was added 37% aq. formaldehyde solution (1 mL) andconcentrated HCl (1 mL). The resulting mixture was heated at 70° C. for1 h. while HCl gas was bubbled through the mixture. The mixture waspartitioned between H₂O (20 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL), and the combinedorganic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel using CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound as a waxy solid (0.49 g,82%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-((6-bromobenzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product form Part D (275 mg, 1.05 mmol) andN-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-methanesulfonamide (284 mg, 1.15 mmol) in DMA (6mL) was added K₂CO₃ (160 mg, 1.15 mmol), and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 3 h. The mixture was partitioned between H₂O (20mL) and Et₂O (2×20 mL), and the combined organic layers were dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel using 2% EtOAc in CH₂Cl₂as the eluent to give the title compound as a waxy solid (316 mg, 64%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[1)]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part E (300 mg, 0.64 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compoundas a waxy solid (248 mg, 75%).

Part G. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part F (214 mg, 0.414 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give the title compoundas a light yellow solid (238 mg, 87%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part G (230 mg, 0.34 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(4 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (0.5 mL), and the mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 30 min. The solution was diluted withCH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) and extracted with saturated aq. NaHCO₃ (2×10 mL). Theorganic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo,and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel eluting with 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound as anoff-white solid (149 mg, 84%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H)8.16 (d, J=1.10 Hz, 1H) 8.02 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.79 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.71 (s, 1H) 7.60-7.66 (m, 2H) 7.29-7.38 (m, 2H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)4.44 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 1.42 (s, 9H).

Example 77 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.19)

Part A. Preparation of1-(3-amino-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a solution of the product from Example 7, Part F (170 mg, 0.534 mmol)and triethylamine (223 uL, 1.6 mmol) in THF (5 mL) was addeddiphenylphosphorylazide (173 uL, 0.80 mmol). The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 h, and was then stirred at 45° C. for1 h. Water (280 uL) was added, and the resulting mixture was stirred at50° C. for 1 h, and then stirred at room temperature for 16 h. Thesolution was diluted with H₂O (10 mL), and the resulting solid wasfiltered off. The solid was suspended in 1M aq. HCl and filtered to givethe amine product as the HCl salt. This salt was suspended in aq. NaHCO₃(20 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL). The combined organic layerswere dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give thetitle compound as a colorless solid (55 mg, 36%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-nitro-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A solution of the product from Part A (100 mg, 0.28 mmol) and2-(2-(methylsulfonyloxy)-ethyl)-4-nitrobenzyl methanesulfonate (196 mg,0.68 mmol) were in anhydrous DMA (4 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 18 h.The cooled mixture was partitioned between H₂O (20 mL) and EtOAc (2×20mL), and the combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo. The residue was suspended in CH₂Cl₂ andfiltered to remove unreacted aniline starting material. The filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo, and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 1% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give thetitle compound as a light yellow solid (39.3 mg, 31%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part B (35 mg, 0.078 mmol) in THF (0.5mL), MeOH (0.5 mL) and H₂O (0.25 mL) was added Fe powder (17.4 mg, 0.41mmol) and NH₄Cl (6.2 mg, 0.12 mmol, and the resulting mixture wasstirred at 70° C. for 1 h. The hot mixture was filtered through celiteand rinsed with THF and MeOH. The filtrate was concentrated and dried invacuo to give a solid. To a solution of the solid (32 mg, 0.076 mmol)and pyridine (26 uL, 0.32 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (1.5 mL) was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (7.7 uL, 0.099 mmol). The mixture was stirredat room temperature for 1 h then concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound as a light yellow solid (7mg, 19%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.71 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.14-7.21(m, 1H) 7.05-7.12 (m, 3H) 6.98 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 5.65 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 4.18 (s, 2H) 3.86 (s, 3H) 3.03 (t, J=4.23 Hz, 2H) 2.99 (s, 3H) 1.38(s, 9H).

Example 78 Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)isoindolin-5-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.79)

Part A. Preparation of(4-nitro-1,2-phenylene)bis(methylene)dimethanesulfonate

To a solution of 4-nitrophthalic acid (500 mg, 2.37 mmol) in THF (24 mL)at room temperature was added a 1M solution of BH₃.THF complex (9.95 mL,9.95 mmol) dropwise. This solution was stirred at 65° C. for 1 h, andthen allowed to cool to room temperature. To the mixture was added MeOH(1 mL), and the mixture was stirred for 30 min and concentrated invacuo. The residue was partitioned between 1M aq. HCl (20 mL) and EtOAc(2×20 mL), and the combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel eluting with 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ togive an oil (253 mg, 58%). To a solution of the oil (250 mg, 2.37 mmol)and triethylamine (438 uL, 3.14 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂CL₂ (30 mL) at 0°C. was added methanesulfonyl chloride (234 uL, 3.0 mmol) dropwise. Thesolution was stirred at room temperature for 18 h, and was partitionedbetween 1M aq. HCl (20 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (2×20 mL). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica geleluting with CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound (150 mg, 32%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-nitroisoindolin-2-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a solution of the product of Part A (110 mg, 0.324 mmol) and theproduct of Example 77, Part A (113 mg, 0.389 mmol) in anhydrous1,4-dioxane (4 mL) was added sodium bicarbonate (60 mg, 0.7 mmol) anddiisopropylethylamine (142 uL, 0.81 mmol) and the resulting mixture wasstirred at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture was partitioned between 0.5M aq.HCl (10 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (2×10 mL), and the combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 1% MeOHin CH₂Cl₂ to give the title compound as a light yellow solid (110 mg,78%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)isoindolin-5-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (100 mg, 0.25 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 77, Part C to give the title compoundas an off-white solid (53 mg, 45%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.37(s, 1H) 9.70 (s, 1H) 7.71 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H)7.23 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.13 (dd, J=8.09, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 6.98 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 6.81 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 5.62 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.52 (s, 2H)4.50 (s, 2H) 3.63 (s, 3H) 2.98 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 79 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.13)

Part A. Preparation of5-bromo-1-(trimethylsilyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carbonitrile

To a solution of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (10.0 g, 47.4 mmol)and N-methyl-morpholine N-oxide (1.67 g, 14.21 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 ml)was added trimethylsilylcyanide (7.05 g, 71.1 mmol), and the resultantsolution was stirred at room temperature for 72 h, and then concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 5% EtOAc in hexanes as the eluent to give the titlecompound as a colorless liquid (12.65 g, 86%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-(aminomethyl)-5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ol

To a solution of the product from Part A (18.44 g, 59.4 mmol) inanhydrous Et₂O (250 mL) under N₂ gas at 0° C. was added a 1M solution ofLiAlH₄ in Et₂O (62.4 mL, 62.4 mmol) dropwise over 1 h. Following theaddition, the mixture was allowed to warm to rt and was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath while H₂O(4.3 mL) was added dropwise, followed by the addition of 15% aq. NH₄OH(4.3 mL), and then H₂O (13 mL). The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 15 min, and then filtered through celite and rinsed withEtOAc. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue wassuspended in Et₂O (40 mL) to give a precipitate that was filtered anddried to give the title compound as a colorless solid (10.0 g, 70%).

Part C. Preparation of (6-bromo-1H-inden-3-yl)methanamine hydrochloridesalt

To a solution of the product from Part B (10.0 g, 41.3 mmol) in MeOH(100 mL) was added 6N aq. HCl (125 mL) and the mixture was stirred at70° C. for 3 h and then allowed to cool to room temperature. MeOH wasremoved in vacuo to give a precipitate that was collected by filtration,washed with H₂O, and dried in vacuo to provide the title compound as acolorless solid (9.89 g, 92%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-((6-bromo-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

To a suspension of the product from Part C (6.46 g, 24.8 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (260 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (3.86 mL,49.6 mmol) and diisopropylethylamine (13.0 mL, 74.4 mmol), and theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 h. The solutionwas washed with 1N aq. HCl (2×300 mL), and the organic layer was driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue wassuspended in Et₂O (100 mL) to give a precipitate that was collected byfiltration and dried to give the title compound as a colorless solid(6.25 g, 83%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part D (2.0 g, 6.62 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (1.85 g, 7.28 mmol), potassium acetate (1.95 g,19.86 mmol) and1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloridedichloromethane complex (0.27 g, 0.331 mmol) in anhydrous 1,4-dioxane(80 mL) under N₂ was stirred at 95° C. for 8 h. The cooled mixture wasfiltered through celite, washed with EtOAc (2×20 mL) and thenconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 1:2 EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent togive the title compound as a colorless oil (2.02 g, 87%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part E (3.14 g, 8.99 mmol), the productfrom Example C (3.78 g, 9.44 mmol), tripotassium phosphate (3.82, 17.98mmol), 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phospha-6-phenyl-adamantane(Cytec [97739-46-3]) (105 mg, 0.36 mmol), andtris(dibenzylidineacetone)-dipalladium(0) (165 mg, 0.18 mmol) was placedunder N₂ gas. To the mixture was added, via canula, a mixture of THF (45mL) and H₂O (15 mL) that had been degassed by bubbling Ar gas for 10min. The resulting mixture was further degassed by bubbling with Ar foran additional 15 min. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h whileAr was continuously bubbled through the solution. Additionaltris(dibenzyl idineacetone)dipalladium(0) (55 mg, 0.6 mmol) in THF (2mL) was added, and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h. Themixture was allowed to cool to rt, and was partitioned between CH₂Cl₂(300 ml) and 1N aq. HCl (150 mL). To the orange organic layer was added3-mercaptopropyl-functionalized silica gel (10 g, Aldrich) and mg SO₄,and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 h, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 3:1 EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent togive the title compound as a colorless solid (2.7 g, 61%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (s, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H),7.60 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (m, 2H), 7.25 (m, 2H), 6.56 (m, 1H), 5.64(dd, J=2.2, 7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.46 (s, 2H), 3.25 (s,3H), 2.96 (s, 3H), 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 80 Preparation ofN′-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IB-L0-2.31)

To a solution of the product from Example 6, Part C (100 mg, 0.201 mmol)was in THF (2 mL) and MeOH (2 mL) was added 2 drops of 10% HCl in MeOH,followed by sodium cyanoborohydride (19 mg, 0.302 mmol). The mixture wasadjusted to pH 4 with the addition of 10% HCl in MeOH, and was thenstirred at room temperature for 1 h. The resulting mixture waspartitioned between saturated aq. sodium bicarbonate (5 mL) and CH₂Cl₂(20 mL), and the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to provide the titlecompound as a colorless solid (58 mg, 58%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.39(s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (m, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=2.9 Hz,1H), 5.63 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 5.25 (m, 1H), 4.39 (m, 1H), 3.27 (s, 3H),2.98 (m, 1H), 2.83 (s, 3H), 2.78 (m, 1H), 2.22 (m, 1H), 2.07 (m, 1H),1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 81 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(1-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.36)

To a solution of the product from Example 6, Part B (150 mg, 0.371 mmol)in MeOH (3 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (3 mL) was added sodium borohydride (28 mg,0.742 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h.The mixture was partitioned between 1N aq. HCl (10 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (20mL), and the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent toprovide the title compound as a colorless solid (90 mg, 60%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.39(s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (m,2H), 7.21 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 5.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 5.29 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.09 (m, 1H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 2.97 (m, 1H),2.79 (m, 1H), 2.38 (m, 1H), 1.83 (m, 1H), 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 82 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.47)

Part A. Preparation of6-bromo-2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzo[d]thiazole

A solution 6-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (5.75 g, 25.1 mmol),hexane-2,5-dione (2.95 mL, 25.1 mmol), and PPTS (0.95 g, 3.76 mmol) inbenzene (100 ml) was refluxed for 16 h while water was removed with aDean-Stark trap. The cooled mixture was poured into EtOAc (100 mL) andextracted with saturated aq. NaHCO₃ (2×100 mL) and brine. The organiclayer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using9:1 EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent to give the title compound as an orangeoil (6.46 g, 84%).

Part B. Preparation of2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazole

A mixture of the product from Part A (3.24 g, 10.54 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (4.01 g, 15.81 mmol),bis(di-tert-butyl(hydroxy)phosphino)palladium(II) dichloride (0.264 g,0.527 mmol), and potassium acetate (3.10 g, 31.6 mmol) in anhydroustoluene (25 mL) was degassed by bubbling with N₂ gas for 15 min, andthen heated at reflux under N₂ for 72 h. The cooled mixture was filteredthrough celite and washed with EtOAc, and the filtrate was concentratedin vacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 9:1 EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent to give the titlecompound (2.77 g, 74%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part B (405 mg, 1.14 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give the title compound(430 mg, 68%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.43 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.32(d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 8.12 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.76(dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (q, J=2.57 Hz, 2H) 5.97 (s, 2H) 5.66 (dd,J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.30 (s, 3H) 2.30 (s, 6H) 1.43 (s, 9H).

Example 83 Preparation of1-(3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.27)

To a solution of the product from Example 82 (4.0 g, 8.0 mmol) intrifluoroacetic acid (50 mL) was added a few drops of H₂O, and theresulting mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2.5 h, and then concentratedin vacuo. A solution of the residue in MeOH was neutralized using conc.NH₄OH, concentrated in vacuo, and the crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using 9:1 CH₂Cl₂:MeOH as the eluentto give the title compound (3.3 g, 98%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.40 (s, 1H) 7.81 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.57 (s, 1H) 7.40 (s,1H) 7.33-7.38 (m, 1H) 7.25 (s, 1H) 5.60-5.69 (m, 1H) 3.26 (s, 3H) 1.40(s, 9H).

Example 84 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.28)

To a solution of the product from Example 83 (0.35 g, 0.83 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (194 μL,2.49 mmol) and pyridine (1.34 mL, 16.6 mmol). The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 16 h and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by C-18 reverse-phase HPLC using anacetonitrile:H₂O (0.1% TFA) gradient to give the title compound (19 mg,4%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 13.09 (s, 1H) 11.41 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)7.96 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.57 (dd, 1H) 7.42 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.25-7.32 (m, 2H) 5.64 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.25 (s,3H) 3.02 (s, 3H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 85 Preparation of1-(3-(benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.33)

To a solution of the product from Example 83 (30 mg, 0.071 mmol) inanhydrous 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) under N₂ was added isoamyl nitrite (19 μL,0.142 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at reflux for 1 h, andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by C-18reverse-phase HPLC using an acetonitrile:H₂O (0.1% TFA) gradient to givethe title compound (14 mg, 48%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.42 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 9.44 (s, 1.14) 8.34 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 8.19 (d, J=8.46Hz, 1H) 7.79 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.32-7.37(m, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 1.42 (s, 9H).

Example 86 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)acetamide(compound IB-L0-2.49)

A mixture of the product from Example 83 (30 mg, 0.071 mmol) and aceticanhydride (3 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h, and then allowed tocool to room temperature. The resulting solid was collected byfiltration, washed with H₂O, and dried to give the title compound as anoff-white solid (29 mg, 88%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.42 (s, 1H)11.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.12 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H)7.78 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.61 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (q, J=2.70Hz, 2H) 5.64 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 2.22 (s, 3H) 1.41(s, 9H).

Example 87 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(2-(propylamino)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.46)

Part A. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a mixture of the product from Example 83 (50 mg, 0.118 mmol) andcopper(II) chloride (24 mg, 0.178 mmol) in acetonitrile (3 mL) at 0° C.was added tert-butyl nitrite (21 μL, 0.178 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 h, and then warmed to 65° C. and stirred for 2 h.The mixture was concentrated in vacuo and purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give the titlecompound as an off-white solid (43 mg, 82%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(2-(propylamino)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A mixture of the product from Part A (50 mg, 0.11 mmol), 1-aminopropane(9 μL, 0.11 mmol), and K₂CO₃ (15.6 mg, 0.11 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (5mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 24 h. The mixture was concentrated invacuo and purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 2% MeOHin EtOAc as the eluent to give the title compound as an off-white solid(21 mg, 40%). NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 8.12 (t,J=5.52 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.44 (t,J=9.01 Hz, 1H) 7.37-7.41 (m, 1H) 7.25 (s, 2H) 5.63 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz,1H) 3.33-3.38 (m, 2H) 3.26 (s, 3H) 1.56-1.69 (m, 2H) 1.40 (s, 9H) 0.94(t, J=7.35 Hz, 3H).

Example 88 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(3-methylbenzofuran-6-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.42)

Part A. Preparation of methyl 2-(2-acetyl-5-bromophenoxy)acetate

A solution of 1-(4-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (1.35 g, 6.28 mmol) inanhydrous DMF (16 mL) was treated in several portions with sodiumhydride (377 mg of 60% in oil, 226 mg, 9.42 mmol) followed by stirringat room temperature for 30 min. The mixture was then treated with methylbromo-acetate (871 μL, 1.45 g, 9.48 mmol) dropwise (solution became warmafter addition was complete) followed by stirring at room temperaturefor 18 h. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted withwater (4×) and saturated sodium chloride solution. Drying (Na₂SO₄) andconcentration in vacuo afforded a nearly colorless solid, which waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 20-100%ethyl acetate in hexanes. These procedures afforded the title compoundas a colorless solid (1.47 g, 82%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-(2-acetyl-5-bromophenoxy)acetic acid

A solution of the product from Part A (1.47 g, 5.12 mmol) intetrahydrofuran (26 mL) was treated with 1.0N sodium hydroxide solution(6.7 mL, 6.7 mmol) followed by stirring at room temperature for 3 h, atwhich point the reaction was complete. The mixture was concentrated invacuo to remove tetrahydrofuran and then was diluted with water andcooled to 0° C. The mixture was acidified to pH 3 by addition of 1Nhydrochloric acid solution, and then the product extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was extracted with saturated sodium chloridesolution and dried (Na₂SO₄). Concentration in vacuo afforded the titlecompound as a colorless solid (1.36 g, 97%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromo-3-methylbenzofuran

A solution of the product from Part B (500 mg, 1.83 mmol) in aceticanhydride (9.2 mL) was treated with sodium acetate (300 mg, 3.66 mmol)followed by warming at reflux for 18 h. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and diluted with toluene and concentrated in vacuo toazeotropically remove acetic anhydride. This process was repeated 3×.The mixture was then diluted with ethyl acetate and stirred withsaturated sodium bicarbonate solution for 1 h. The layers were separatedand the organic layer was extracted with saturated sodium chloridesolution. Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded amber oil,which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with8-50% ethyl acetate in hexanes. These procedures afforded the titlecompound as a colorless liquid (316 mg, 82%).

Part D. Preparation of4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(3-methylbenzofuran-6-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane

In a microwave tube, a mixture of the product from Part C (303 mg, 1.44mmol), bis(pinacolato)diboron (401 mg, 1.58 mmol) and potassium acetate(423 mg, 4.31 mmol) in anhydrous dioxane (5 mL) was degassed by nitrogensparge for 15 min. The mixture was treated with1,1′-bis-(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium (II) chloridedichloromethane complex (24 mg, 0.029 mmol) followed by degassing foranother 5 min. The microwave tube was sealed and the mixture was warmedat 90° C. for 18 h. The mixture was cooled and diluted with ethylacetate and extracted with water and saturated sodium chloride solution.The organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄) and stirred with(3-mercapto-propyl) silica gel for 1 h. The mixture was filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to afford a brown semisolid, which was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 8-40% ethyl acetate inhexanes. These procedures afforded the title compound as colorless oil,which slowly solidified upon standing (307 mg, 83%).

Part E. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(3-methylbenzofuran-6-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a microwave tube, a solution of the product from Part D (307 mg, 1.19mmol), the product from Example C (414 mg, 1.03 mmol),1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phospha-6-phenyl-adamantane (Cytec[97739-46-3]) (15 mg, 0.052 mmol), and tribasic potassium phosphate (439mg, 2.07 mmol) in 3:1 tetrahydrofuran-water (8 mL) was degassed bynitrogen sparge for 20 min. The mixture was treated withtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (0) (12 mg, 0.012 mmol) followedby degassing for another 10 min. During this period, the solution turnedfrom an initially deep maroon color to a greenish brown color. Themicrowave tube was sealed and the solution warmed at 50° C. for 56 h.The solution was cooled and diluted with ethyl acetate and acidifiedwith 1M citric acid solution. The organic layer was extracted withsaturated sodium chloride solution, dried (Na₂SO₄), and then stirredwith (3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel for 1 h. After filtration andconcentration in vacuo, the residue obtained was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel, eluting with 4-20% acetone indichloromethane, followed by a second column chromatography on silicagel, eluting with 20-100% ethyl acetate in hexanes. These proceduresafforded the title compound as a colorless solid (355 mg). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.74-7.92 (m, 2H) 7.58-7.76(m, 2H) 7.46 (dd, J=8.09, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.30 (q, J=2.82 Hz, 2H) 5.64 (dd,J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.22 (s, 3H) 2.25 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 89 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.18)

Part A. Preparation of 6-bromo-3-(bromomethyl)benzofuran

A solution of the product from Example 88, Part C (1.0 g, 4.74 mmol) anddibenzoyl peroxide (287 mg, 1.19 mmol) in chlorobenzene (24 mL) atreflux was treated in four portions with N-bromosuccinimide (843 mg,4.74 mmol) over 30 min. The mixture was then stirred at reflux for 2 h.The mixture was cooled, filtered and concentrated and purified by columnchromatography on silica gel, eluting with 7-30% chloroform in hexanes.The procedures afforded the title compound as a light yellow oil (438mg, 32%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-((6-bromobenzofuran-3-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methane-sulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part A (515 mg, 1.78 mmol),N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methane-sulfonamide (421 mg, 1.95 mmol), andpotassium carbonate (260 mg, 1.95 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (8.9 mL) wasstirred at 70° C. for 3 h. The mixture was cooled and diluted with ethylacetate and extracted with water (4×). The organic layer was thenextracted with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried (Na₂SO₄).Concentration in vacuo afforded a beige solid. This material waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 20-100%ethyl acetate in hexanes. These procedures afforded the title compoundas a colorless solid (224 mg, 35%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzofuran-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (186 mg, 0.44 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 88, Part D to afford the title compoundas a colorless solid (177 mg, 86%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methane sulfonamide

In a microwave tube, a suspension of the product from Part C (169 mg,0.36 mmol), the product from Example C (143 mg, 0.36 mmol), and 1.0Msodium carbonate solution (0.5 mL, 0.50 mmol) in 1:1 ethanol-toluene (3mL) was degassed by nitrogen sparge for 20 min. The solution was treatedwith 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II) chloridedichloromethane complex (7 mg, 9 μmol) followed by degassing for another5 min. The microwave tube was sealed and the mixture heated a 100° C. inthe microwave oven for 1 h. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetateand water, and acidified with 1M citric acid solution. The organic layerwas extracted with saturated sodium chloride solution, dried (Na₂SO₄),and allowed to stand overnight over (3-mercaptopropyl) silica gel.Filtration and concentration in vacuo afforded an off-white foam whichwas purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5-30%ethyl acetate in dichloromethane. The procedures afforded the titlecompound as a colorless solid (96 mg, 43%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part D (88 mg, 0.14 mmo) indichloromethane (1.4 mL) was treated with trifluoroacetic acid (1.4 mL)followed by stirring at room temperature for 18 h, and then stirring at40° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo to afford a dark,purple-brown foam, which was subjected to column chromatography onsilica gel, eluting with 5-50% ethyl acetate in methylene chloride toafford an impure material, which was purified by reverse phasechromatography on a C-18 column, eluting with 1% water-TFA/acetonitrile.The procedures afforded the title compound as a solid (3.9 mg). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.31-11.48 (m, 1H) 8.01 (s, 1H) 7.68-7.94 (m, 2H) 7.40-7.65 (m, 2H) 7.10-7.38 (m, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H)4.33 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H) 3.23 (s, 3H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 90 Preparation ofN-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.25)

Part A. Preparation of5-bromo-1-(1,3-dithian-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ol

A solution of 1,3-dithiane (11.96 g, 99 mmol) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (100 mL) at −30° C. was treated dropwise over 10 minwith n-butyllithium (2.5M in hexanes, 38.4 mL, 96 mmol) followed bystirring at −15° C. for 2 h. The solution was then treated with asolution of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (15 g, 71.1 mmol) inanhydrous tetrahydrofuran (250 mL) over 1 h, maintaining the temperaturebetween −9° C. and 2° C. The mixture was then allowed to set in therefrigerator at 2-8° C. for 18 h. The solution was concentrated in vacuoto afford a maroon oil, which was treated with 1 N hydrochloric acidsolution and extracted with ether. The ether layer was extracted withsaturated sodium chloride solution, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated invacuo to afford an amber oil (23.55 g).

Part B. Preparation of2-(5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)-1,3-dithiane

A solution of the product from Part A (23.55 g, 71.1 mmol) in benzene(350 mL) was treated with p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (3.0 g)followed by stirring at reflux for 1 h while removing water by means ofa Dean-Stark trap. The mixture was extracted with saturated sodiumbicarbonate solution and then with saturated sodium chloride solution.Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded the product as anamber, oil (22.27 g).

Part C. Preparation of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylic acid

A solution of the product from Part B (22.27 g, 71.1 mmol) in glatialacetic acid (375 mL) was treated with concentrated hydrochloric acidsolution (125 mL) followed by stirring at reflux for 3 h. The mixturewas cooled and concentrated in vacuo by azeotroping off the acetic acidand water with toluene (3×). The brown oil obtained was filtered througha plug of 70-230 mesh silica gel in a 2 L sintered glass funnel (volumeof silica gel ca. 1800 mL) eluting with dichloromethane to removenon-polar impurities (1,3-propanedithiol, inter alia) and then withethyl acetate to elute the title compound, which was obtained as a brownsolid (9.85 g, 58%).

Part D. Preparation of methyl5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylate

A suspension of the product from Part C (9.85 g, 40.9 mmol) in methanol(400 mL) was treated with 4 N hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (125 mL)and the mixture was stirred at reflux for 8 h. The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to afford brown oil, which was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0-30% methyl t-butyl ether inchloroform. These procedures afforded the title compound as an amber oil(7.99 g, 77%).

Part E. Preparation of methyl5-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylate

A solution of the product from Part D (2.03 g, 7.96 mmol) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (40 mL) at −78° C. under N₂ was treated dropwise withlithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (1.0M in tetrahydrofuran, 9.55 mL, 9.55mmol) over 10 min. The solution was stirred at −78° C. for 45 min andthen treated with methyl iodide (1.5 mL, previously dried by passagethrough a plug of basic alumina). The mixture was then gradually allowedto warm to rt and was stirred for 18 h. The mixture was quenched byaddition of saturated ammonium chloride solution (2 mL). The mixture wasconcentrated in vacuo to remove tetrahydrofuran and the residue wasdiluted with ethyl acetate. The mixture was extracted with saturatedammonium chloride solution and with saturated sodium chloride solution.Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded the title compoundas an amber oil (2.06 g, 96%).

Part F. Preparation of5-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylic acid

A solution of the product from Part E (2.06 g, 7.65 mmol) and potassiumtrimethylsilanoate (5.5 g of 90%, 4.91 g, 38.3 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran(40 mL) was stirred at reflux for 3 h. The mixture was cooled andconcentrated in vacuo to remove tetrahydrofuran. The maroon residue wasdissolved in water (ca. 175 mL) and extracted with methyl t-butyl ether.The aqueous phase was cooled to 0° C. and acidified to pH 3 by additionof concentrated hydrochloric acid solution. The mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×) and then with saturated sodium chloridesolution. The solution was dried (Na₂SO₄) and treated with Darco G-60,followed by filtration through celite. The filtrate was concentrated invacuo to afford the title compound as a light yellow solid (1.93 g,99%).

Part G. Preparation of5-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide

A solution of the product from Part F (1.56 g, 6.12 mmol) and DMF (473μL, 447 mg, 6.12 mmol) in hexanes (100 mL) was treated with oxalylchloride (1.61 mL, 2.32 g, 18.4 mmol) followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 1 h. The mixture was treated with celite and thenfiltered through celite. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo anddissolved in acetone (75 mL) and cooled to 0° C. The solution wastreated with 28% aqueous ammonia solution (75 mL) followed by stirringat 0° C. for 30 min and then warming to room temperature. The mixturewas concentrated in vacuo and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was extracted with saturated sodium chloride solution and dried(Na₂SO₄). Concentration in vacuo afforded the title compound as an oil(1.55 g, 100%).

Part H. Preparation of(5-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methanamine hydrochloride

In a flask equipped with a vigreaux column and a short path distillationhead, a solution of the product from Part G (1.21 g, 4.76 mmol) inanhydrous tetrahydrofuran (8 mL) was warmed to a gentle reflux andtreated dropwise with borane-dimethylsulfide complex (904 μL, 723 mg,9.52 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at reflux for 2 h. Thesolution was cooled to rt and carefully treated with methanol untilbubbling ceased, followed by careful treatment with 4N hydrogen chloridein 1,4-dioxane solution (4 mL). The mixture was then concentrated invacuo. The colorless solid obtained was triturated with ether andcollected by filtration. After drying in a vacuum oven at 50° C. for 2h, the title compound was obtained as a colorless solid (893 mg, 68%).

Part I. Preparation of tert-butyl(5-bromo-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl-carbamate

A suspension of the product from Part H (893 mg, 3.23 mmo) intetrahydrofuran (16 mL) was treated with di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (846mg, 3.87 mmol) and saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (7.2 mL, ca.6.46 mmol) followed by stirring at room temperature for 18 h. Themixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water andsaturated sodium chloride solution. The solution was dried (Na₂SO₄) andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash chromatography,eluting with 5-40% ethyl acetate in hexanes. These procedures affordedthe title compound as a colorless solid (1.03 g, 94%).

Part J. Preparation of tert-butyl(1-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methylcarbamate

The product from Part I (1.03 g, 3.03 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 88, Part D to afford the title compoundas a colorless solid (977 mg, 83%).

Part K. Preparation of tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methylcarbamate

The product from Part J (965 mg, 2.49 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 89, Part D to afford the title compoundas a colorless solid (618 mg, 47%).

Part L. Preparation ofN-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part K (446 mg, 0.84 mmol) was dissolved in 4N hydrogenchloride in dioxane solution (12 mL), followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 18 h. The suspension of colorless solid obtained wasthen concentrated in vacuo. This material was suspended indichloromethane (5 mL) and cooled to 0° C., followed by sequentialtreatment with triethylamine (280 μL, 203 mg, 2.01 mmol) andmethanesulfonyl chloride (81 μL, 120 mg, 1.05 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 1 h and then warmed to room temperature and dilutedwith dichloromethane. The mixture was extracted with 1M citric acidsolution and then dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. The residuewas dissolved in 3:1 tetrahydrofuran-water (8 mL) and treated withpotassium carbonate (231 mg, 1.68 mmol) followed by stirring at roomtemperature for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated in vacuo and theresidue diluted with water and then acidified to ca. pH 2 by addition of1M citric acid. The product was extracted with ethyl acetate and theorganic layer was extracted with saturated sodium chloride solution.Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded a colorless solid,which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with30-100% ethyl acetate in hexanes. The procedures afforded the titlecompound as a colorless solid (184 mg, 43%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.14-7.48 (m, 5H) 7.06 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 1H) 5.63 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.18-3.33 (m, 3H) 2.96-3.15 (m,2H) 2.85-3.00 (m, 2H) 2.70-2.87 (m, 3H) 2.10-2.34 (m, 1H) 1.63-1.90 (m,1H) 1.40 (s, 9H) 1.20-1.34 (m, 3H).

Example 91 Preparation ofN-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.12)

Part A. Preparation of5-(5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)-2,2,3,3,7,7,8,8-octamethyl-4,6-dioxa-3,7-disilanonane

To a solution of the product from Example 90, Part C (1.2 g, 4.98 mmol)in anhydrous THF (5 mL) was added TBSCl (1.726 g, 11.45 mmol), and theresulting yellow solution was cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. A 1.0Msolution of LiHMDS in THF (11.95 mL, 11.95 mmol) was added dropwise over5 min, and the resulting dark red solution was stirred at 0° C. for 90min, and then at room temperature for 6 h. The solvent was removed invacuo and the oily semi solid residue was treated with pentane (2×35 mL)to precipitate LiCl. The slurry was filtered and the solvent was removedin vacuo to give the title compound as a brown oil (2.3 g).

Part B. Preparation of5-bromo-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylic acid

To a mixture of1-chloromethyl-4-fluoro-1,1-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2.]octanebis(tetrafluoro-borate)(Selectfluor, 2.26 g, 6.37 mmol in CH₃CN (20 mL)was added the product from Part A (2.3 g, 4.90 mmol) in CH₃CN (6 mL).The resulting yellow-orange solution was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture was poured into 50 mL 1N HCl (aqueous),extracted with EtOAc (2×35 mL). The combined organic extracts are washedwith 0.5N NaOH (3×30 mL). The combined aqueous extracts are washed withEtOAc (2×25 mL), then adjusted mixture to pH 1 with 5N HCl (10 mL). Theresulting cloudy brown solution was extracted with EtOAc (2×50 mL), thecombined organic layers were washed with 10% NaCl and then treated withdecolorizing carbon and stirred for 1 h. The mixture was dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄(s), filtered through Celite and the solvent removed invacuo to give the title compound as leaving a yellow oil (0.84 g).

Part C. Preparation of 5-bromo-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carbonylchloride

To a solution of the product from Part B (0.95 g, 3.67 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂was added oxalyl chloride (0.96 mL, 11.00 mmol), followed by DMF (0.28mL). The resulting bubbling solution was stirred at room temperature for2 h, filtered through Celite, and the solvent was removed in vacuo togive the title compound as a brown oil (0.99 g).

Part D. Preparation of5-bromo-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide

To a solution of the product from Part C (0.99 g, 3.57 mmol) in acetone(20 mL) and at 0° C. was added aqueous NH₄OH (28%, 0.28 mL, 3.57 mmol),and the resulting dark brown mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. Thereaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue waspartitioned between water and EtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organicextracts were washed with 1N H₃PO₄, 10% NaHCO₃ (aq), 10% NaCl, and driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄(s), filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The brownsolid was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using asolvent gradient of CH₂Cl₂/MeOH (99/1 to 96/4). The title compound wasobtained as a brown solid (0.205 g, 22%).

Part E. Preparation of tert-butyl(5-bromo-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl-carbamate

To a solution of the product from Part D (0.234 g, 0.907 mmol) inanhydrous THF (5 mL) at 80° C. was added borane-DMS complex (0.172 mL,1.813 mmol) dropwise. The reaction flask was equipped with a short-pathcondenser, and the mixture was stirred at reflux for 2 h, collecting THFand DMS. The mixture was then cooled to room temperature and MeOH (5 mL)was added, followed by 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (5 mL). The solvent wasremoved in vacuo to give a colorless solid (0.25 g, 98%). The solid wasdissolved in THF (5 mL), and to the solution was added triethylamine(0.137 mL, 0.980 mmol), followed by di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (0.214 g,0.980 mmol). The cloudy mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30min, and 10% aq. NaHCO₃ (1 mL) was added. The resulting mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 18 h and then concentrated in vacuo toan oily residue. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc (50 mL), washed withwater, 1N H₃PO₄, 10% NaCl, and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄(s). Thedrying agent was filtered off, and the solvent was removed in vacuo togive the title compound as an oil (0.27 g, 88%).

Part F. Preparation of tert-butyl(1-fluoro-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methylcarbamate

The product from Part E (0.27 g, 0.784 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compoundas a tan solid (0.159 g, 52%).

Part G. Preparation of tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methylcarbamate

To a solution of the product from Part F (0.159 g, 0.405 mmol), theproduct from Example C (0.162 g, 0.405 mol), 1,3,5,7tetramethyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phospha-6-phenyl adamantane (PA-Ph, CAS97739-46-3) (3.55 g, 0.012 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was added K₃PO₄ (0.181 g,0.851 mmol) and water (1 mL), followed bytris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) catalyst (3.71 mg, 0.00405mmol). The resulting mixture was degassed by bubbling with N₂ for 20min, and then stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reaction mixturewas diluted with EtOAc (50 mL), washed with 1N H₃PO₄, 10% NaHCO₃, 10%NaCl, and dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄(s). The mixture was filtered andsolvent was removed in vacuo to give a brown oil, which was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 98/2 CH₂Cl₂/MeOH. Thetitle compound was isolated as a colorless solid (0.118 g, 54%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part G (0.118 g, 0.219 mmol) was dissolved in 4N HCl in1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The solventwas removed in vacuo and the residue was suspended in CH₂Cl₂ andevaporated (2×4 mL) to give a colorless solid (0.10 g, 96%). This solidwas dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (1 mL) and the resulting slurry was stirred inan ice bath. Triethylamine (0.059 mL, 0.422 mmol) was added to theslurry resulting in a clear solution and to this was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (0.02 mL, 0.253 mmol). The resulting mixturewas stirred in the ice bath for 1 h. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith CH₂Cl₂ 50 mL, washed with 1N H₃PO₄, 10% NaHCO₃, 10% NaCl, and driedover anhydrous Na₂SO₄(s). The drying agent was filtered off, and solventwas removed in vacuo leaving a crude product that was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel, eluting with a gradient of 1:1 to 3:7hexane:EtOAc. The title compound was obtained as a colorless solid (64mg, 62%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.30-7.48 (m, 3H) 7.12-7.32 (m, 3H) 5.63 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.27 (s,3H) 2.94-3.08 (m, 4H) 2.91 (s, 3H) 2.17-2.38 (m, 1H) 1.76-1.97 (m, 1H)1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 92 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.43)

Part A. Preparation of N-(3-bromophenethyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetamide

To a solution of 2-(3-bromophenyl)ethanamine (10 g, 50.0 mmol) indichloromethane (200 ml) at 0° C. were added 2,6-lutidine (6.40 ml, 55.0mmol) and then trifluoroacetic anhydride (7.77 ml, 55.0 mmol) dropwise,and the reaction was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water wasadded at 0° C. and the reaction was washed with 1M HCl, H₂O, and satNaHCO₃. The organic was dried over mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated toprovide the title compound as a tan solid (14.7 g, 99%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(6-bromo-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone

To the product from Part A (14.70 g, 49.6 mmol) and paraformaldehyde(2.39 g, 80 mmol) was added a mixture of acetic acid (81 ml) andsulfuric acid (53.7 ml) at room temperature. The suspension was stirredfor 60 h during which time it became a solution. The reaction was pouredinto cold water. The reaction was diluted with ethyl acetate and washedwith water, sat NaHCO₃, and brine. The organic layer was dried overmgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to provide the title compound,contaminated with the 8-bromo isomer, as a colorless oil (10.5 g, 67%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

To a solution of the product from Part B (9.5 g, 30.8 mmol) in methanol(231 ml) and water (77 ml) at room temperature was added potassiumcarbonate (8.52 g, 61.7 mmol) and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 30 min. The reaction was diluted with water and 25%isopropanol in chloroform and the pH was adjusted to 9 with 1N HCl. Themixture was extracted twice with 25% isopropanol in chloroform. Thecombined organic layers were dried over mgSO₄, filtered and concentratedto give the title compound, contaminated with the 8-bromo isomer (6.55g, quantitative).

Part D. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-nitroso-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

To a solution of the product from Part C (6.55 g, 30.9 mmol) in aceticacid (61.8 ml) and 3N aq. hydrochloric acid (10.29 ml, 30.9 mmol) at 0°C. was added 1.9M sodium nitrite (20.64 ml, 39.2 mmol) dropwise, and thereaction was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent wasevaporated and the reaction was diluted with 25% isopropanol inchloroform and sat NaHCO₃. The aqueous layer was extracted twice with25% isopropanol in chloroform. The combined organic layers were driedover mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the title compound,contaminated with the 8-bromo isomer (6.97 g, 94%).

Part E. Preparation of 6-bromo-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-amino

To a solution of the product from Part D (0.5 g, 2.074 mmol) in methanol(4.15 ml) was added zinc (0.542 g, 8.30 mmol) and the reaction wascooled to 0° C., followed by dropwise addition of AcOH (4.15 ml). Thereaction was warmed to rt and the reaction was stirred for 2.5 h. Thereaction was filtered and the solid was washed with methanol. Thefiltrate was evaporated and the residue was diluted with water and 25%isopropanol in chloroform and saturated NaHCO₃ was added. A white solidwas removed by filtration, and the aqueous layer was extracted twicewith 25% isopropanol in chloroform. The combined organic layers weredried over mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the title compound,contaminated with the 8-bromo isomer (0.472 g, quantitative).

Part F. Preparation of tert-butyl6-bromo-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-ylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part E (0.472 g, 2.078 mmol) in THF(20.78 ml) was cooled to 0° C. followed by addition of di-tert-butyldicarbonate (0.531 ml, 2.286 mmol), and the reaction was stirred at roomtemperature overnight. Solvent was removed in vacuo, and the crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (isolatedlower Rf product) using a gradient starting with dichloromethane andending with 10% ethyl acetate in dichloromethane to give the titlecompound (49 mg, 73%).

Part G. Preparation of tert-butyl6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-ylcarbamate

A solution of the product from Part F (100 mg, 0.306 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (85 mg, 0.336 mmol), and potassium acetate (57.3μl, 0.917 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (3.0 mL) was degassed by bubbling with N₂gas for 15 min.1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloridedichloromethane complex (11.18 mg, 0.015 mmol) was added, and theresulting mixture was stirred at 95° C. for 16 h. The cooled solutionwas diluted with 25% isopropanol in chloroform and washed with water.The organic layer was dried over mgSO4, filtered and concentrated invacuo. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica geleluting with a gradient starting with dichloromethane and ending with25% ethyl acetate in dichloromethane to give the title compound (70 mg,61%).

Part H. Preparation of tert-butyl6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-ylcarbamate

A mixture of the product from Example C (74.8 mg, 0.187 mmol), theproduct from Part G (70 mg, 0.187 mmol) in EtOH (1.0 mL), toluene (1.0mL) 1M aq. Na₂CO₃ (281 μl, 0.281 mmol) was degassed by bubbling with N₂gas for 10 min. 1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride dichloromethane complex (6.84 mg, 9.35 mmol) was added, anddegassing with N₂ was continued for 5 min. The reaction mixture wassealed and heated at 78° C. for 16 h. The reaction was cooled anddiluted with 25% isopropanol in chloroform and washed with water. Theorganic was dried over mgSO4, filtered and concentrated. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, elutingwith a gradient starting with dichloromethane and ending with ethylacetate to give the title compound (53 mg, 54%).

Part I. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part H (25 mg, 0.048 mmol) indichloromethane (0.5 mL) at room temperature was added TFA (0.5 mL) andthe reaction was stirred for 30 min, and then concentrated in vacuo. Theresidue was diluted with 25% isopropanol in chloroform and washed withsat NaHCO₃. The organic layer was dried over mgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give a solid (17.8 mg, 88%). To a solution of the solidin pyridine (0.5 mL) at 0° C. was added methanesulfonyl chloride (12.6μl, 0.162 mmol) and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 90min. Methanol was added and the reaction was stirred for 10 min. Theresidue was diluted with 25% isopropanol in chloroform and washed withsat NaHCO₃. The organic layer was dried over mgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated, and the product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel eluting with a gradient starting with dichloromethane andending with ethyl acetate to give the title compound (11 mg, 52%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 8.53 (s, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.11-7.42 (m, 5H) 5.63 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.04 (s, 2H) 3.28 (s, 3H)3.10 (d, J=5.52 Hz, 2H) 2.98 (s, 3H) 2.90-3.05 (m, 2H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 93 Preparation ofN-((6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.65)

Part A. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Example 48, Part C (0.242 gm, 0.573 mmol) and theproduct from Example 79, Part E (0.200 gm, 0.57 mmol) was subjected tothe conditions described for Example 79, Part F to give the titlecompound as an off-white solid (0.104 gm, 35%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-((6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part A (25.2 mg, 0.049 mmol) in 3:1 v/vTHF-water (1.3 mL) was combined in a microwave tube at room temperaturewith furan-2-ylboronic acid (6.91 mg, 0.062 mmol) and potassiumphosphate (16.84 mg, 0.097 mmol). To this was added1,1′-bis(di-tert-butyl-phosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (1.65mg, 2.53 umole). The tube was sealed and the resulting mixture waspurged with nitrogen for 4 min and then heated for 16.5 h in an oil bathat 50° C. The reaction mixture was partitioned between dilute HCl andethyl acetate, and the organic phase was dried (MgSO4) and concentratedin vacuo. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel(ethyl acetate-hexanes) to give the title compound as an off white solid(11.4 mg, 46%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.45 (s, 1H) 7.80-7.89 (m,2H) 7.73-7.79 (m, 2H) 7.56-7.63 (m, 2H) 7.50 (t, J=6.07 Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (d, J=3.31 Hz, 1H) 6.68 (dd, J=3.68, 1.84 Hz, 1H)6.58 (s, 1H) 5.68 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.19 (d, J=5.15 Hz, 2H) 3.48 (s,2H) 3.34 (s, 3H) 2.96 (s, 3H).

Example 94 Preparation ofN-((6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-2-yl)phenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.63)

The product from Example 93, Part A (26.5 mg, 0.05 mmol) was reactedwith thiophen-2-yl boronic acid (8.3 mg, 0.065 mmol) as described inExample 93, Part B to give the title compound as an off-white solid (8.6mg, 32%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.47 (s, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=7.72 Hz,2H) 7.55-7.78 (m, 5H) 7.50 (t, J=6.25 Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.16-7.21 (m, 1H) 6.58 (s, 1H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.19 (d, J=4.78Hz, 2H) 3.48 (s, 2H) 3.30 (s, 3H) 2.96 (s, 3H).

Example 95 Preparation ofN-((6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-3-yl)phenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.62)

The product from Example 93, Part A (25.9 mg, 0.050 mmol) was reactedwith thiophen-3-yl boronic acid (8.1 mg, 0.063 mmol) as described inExample 93, Part B to give the title compound as an off-solid (8.6 mg,33%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.45 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.93 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.87 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.53-7.75 (m, 6H) 7.49 (t, J=6.25Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.57 (s, 1H) 5.68 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz,1H) 4.19 (d, J=5.15 Hz, 2H) 3.47 (s, 2H) 3.21 (s, 3H) 2.96 (s, 3H).

Example 96 Preparation ofN-((6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-3-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.67)

The product from Example 93, Part A (25.9 mg, 0.050 mmol) was reactedwith furan-3-yl boronic acid (7.2 mg, 0.064 mmol) as described inExample 93, Part B to give the title compound as an off-white solid(10.6 mg, 45%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.46 (s, 1H) 7.84 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (t, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.68-7.75 (m, 2H) 7.54-7.64 (m,2H) 7.50 (t, J=6.07 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.08 (d, J=1.47 Hz,1H) 6.57 (s, 1H) 5.68 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 3.47 (s, 2H) 3.30 (s, 3H) 2.96(s, 3H).

Example 97 Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-(methylsulfonyl)indolin-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.32)

Part A. Preparation of 5-bromo-1-(methylsulfonyl)indoline

To DMF (5.0 ml) was added sodium hydride (53 mg, 1.3 mmol) and thesolution stirred at room temperature for 30 min. 5-Bromoindoline (240mg, 1.2 mmol) was added and the solution was stirred at room temperaturefor 30 min. Methanesulfonyl chloride (94 ul, 1.2 mmol) was added and thesolution stirred at room temperature overnight, then concentrated invacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel eluting with 2% CH₃OH/CHCl₃ to give the title compound (202 mg,60%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)indoline

The product from Part A (192 mg, 0.70 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compound(114 mg, 51%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-(methylsulfonyl)indolin-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Example C (58 mg, 0.145 mmol) and the product from PartB (56.2 mg, 0.174 mmol) were subjected to the conditions described forExample 72, Part C to give the title compound as a colorless solid (12mg, 18%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.53-7.67 (m, 1H) 7.45 (s, 1H) 7.32-7.41 (m, 2H) 7.23(dd, J=13.60, 2.57 Hz, 2H) 5.63 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.99 (t,J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 3.29 (s, 3H) 3.18 (t, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 3.04 (s, 3H).

Example 98 Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinoxalin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.26)

Part A. Preparation of N-(4-bromo-2-nitrophenyl)-3-oxobutanamide

A solution of diketene (0.32 ml, 4.15 mmol) in toluene (2 ml) was addedto an 80° C. solution of 4-bromo-2-nitroaniline (900 mg, 4.15 mmol) intoluene (7 ml) and the solution was heated at reflux for 5 h.Triethylamine (0.58 ml, 4.15 mmol) in toluene (2 ml) was added andrefluxing was continued for 30 min. The cooled solution was concentratedin vacuo and the crude product purified by column chromatography onsilica gel eluting with 2:1 hexane/EtOAc to give the title compound as ayellow solid (920 mg, 74%).

Part B. Preparation of 6-bromoquinoxalin-2(1H)-one

To a solution of sodium hydroxide (337 mg, 8.4 mmol) in H₂O (2.1 ml) wasadded the product from Part A (423 mg, 1.4 mmol) and stirring wascontinued at 65° C. for 1 h. The cooled solution was diluted with H₂O (4ml) and sodium borohydride (31.9 mg, 0.84 mmol) was added and stirringwas continued at room temperature for 1.5 h. Ice was added to thesolution followed by dropwise addition of 6N HCl until acidic. Theresulting solid was collected by filtration, washed with H₂O, and driedin a vacuum oven to give the title compound (273 mg, 86%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-chloroquinoxaline

To a flask containing phosphorus oxychloride (3.4 ml, 36.5 mmol) wasadded the product from Part B (255 mg, 1.1 mmol) and the solution washeated at 60° C. overnight. The solution was cooled to room temperature,poured over ice and the resulting solid collected by filtration to givethe title compound (239 mg, 87%).

Part D. Preparation of 6-bromo-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)quinoxalin-2-amine

To a solution of the product from Part C (2.8 g, 11.5 mmol) in ethanol(58 ml) was added (4-methoxyphenyl)methanamine (7.5 ml, 57.5 mmol) andthe solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. Solvent wasconcentrated in vacuo and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 20% EtOAc/hexane to give thetitle compound (1.97 g, 50%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(4-methoxybenzyl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoxalin-2-amine

The product from Part D (500 mg, 1.45 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compound(378 mg, 66%).

Part F. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(2-(4-methoxybenzylamino)quinoxalin-6-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

The product from Part E (133 mg, 0.34 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give the title compound(125 mg, 82%).

Part G. Preparation ofN-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinoxalin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part F (87 mg, 0.16 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(1.6 ml) and H₂O (0.07 ml) was added DDQ (40.4 mg, 0.18 mmol) andstirred vigorously at room temperature for 1 h. The solution wasfiltered through Celite and the dark solid collected on the Celite wasdissolved in 5 ml CH₃OH. The methanol solution was filtered, solventremoved in vacuo and the crude intermediate was dissolved in pyridine(0.6 ml). Methanesulfonyl chloride (11 ul, 0.14 mmol) was added and thesolution was heated at 60° C. overnight. The cooled solution wasconcentrated in vacuo and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 2% CH₃OH/CHCl₃ to give thetitle compound (7.7 mg, 12%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.42 (s, 1H)8.29 (s, 1H) 8.13 (s, 1H) 7.88 (d, 1H) 7.54 (s, 1H) 7.19-7.43 (m, 4H)5.83 (dd, J=7.91, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 3.32 (s, 3H) 3.27 (s, 3H) 1.46 (s, 9H).

Example 99 Preparation ofN-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.44)

Part A. Preparation of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ol

A suspension of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (2.07 g, 9.81 mmol)in ethanol (49 mL) was treated with the sodium borohydride (186 mg, 4.90mmol) all at once. After a few minutes, the solution warmed slightly andall solids dissolved. After stirring at room temperature for 1 h, themixture was concentrated in vacuo to remove ethanol. The gum obtainedwas partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer wasextracted with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution (2×) and saturatedsodium chloride solution. Drying (Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuoafforded the title compound (3.05 g, 98%) as a colorless oil, whichcrystallized upon pumping under high vacuum overnight.

Part B. Preparation of 1-azido-5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene

A solution of the product from Part A (1.01 g, 4.73 mmol) in toluene(8.1 mL) was treated with the diphenyl phosphoroyl azide (1.23 mL, 1.56g, 5.67 mmol) followed by cooling to 0° C. The solution was treateddropwise with DBU (855 μL, 863 mg, 5.67 mmol) followed by stirring at 0°C. for 2 h, and then warming to room temperature for 48 h. The mixturewas diluted with ethyl acetate and extracted with water and 1 M citricacid solution, and then with saturated sodium chloride solution. Drying(Na₂SO₄) and concentration in vacuo afforded a brown oil, which waspurified by flash chromatography, eluting with 5-50% ethyl acetate inhexanes. These procedures afforded the title compound (889 mg, 79%) as alight yellow oil.

Part C. Preparation of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-amine

To a −15° C. solution of 1M lithium aluminum hydride in THF (0.84 ml,0.84 mmol) in THF (0.88 ml) was added dropwise a solution of the productfrom Part B (200 mg, 0.84 mmol) and the solution was warmed to roomtemperature and stirred overnight. The solution was cooled to −10° C.and 4:1 THF:H₂O (0.5 ml) was added dropwise. The solution was stirred atroom temperature for 4 h, filtered through Celite and the filtrateconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (151 mg, 85%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part C (150 mg, 0.71 mmol) in pyridine(3.5 ml) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (61 ul, 0.78 mmol) and thesolution was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solution wasconcentrated in vacuo and the crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with 20% EtOAc/hexane to give thetitle compound (111 mg, 54%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part D (109 mg, 0.38 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B and Part C to give the titlecompound (39 mg, 60%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (d, J=1.84 Hz,1H) 7.77 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.58 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.39-7.48 (m, 3H)7.27 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.19-7.23 (m, 1H) 5.63 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H)4.86 (q, J=7.97 Hz, 1H) 3.27 (s, 3 H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 2.90-3.01 (m, 1H)2.71-2.90 (m, 1H) 2.52-2.62 (m, 1H) 1.85-1.98 (m, 1H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 100 Preparation ofN-((5-(3-text-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.17)

Part A. Preparation of(E)-5-bromo-1-(methoxymethylene)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene

To a suspension of (methoxymethyl)triphenylphosphonium chloride (39.7 g,116 mmol) in THF (210 ml) at −20° C. was added dropwise 1M potassiumt-butoxide (95 ml, 95 mmol) and the solution stirred at −20° C. for 20min. To this solution was added dropwise a solution of5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one (10.0 g, 47.4 mmol) in THF (230 ml)and stirring was continued at −20° C. for 30 min then warmed to roomtemperature and stirred for 2 h. The solution was filtered throughCelite and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give crude productwhich was purified by chromatography on a silica gel cartridge elutingwith CH₂Cl₂/hexane to give the title compound (10.56 g, 93%).

Part B. Preparation of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carbaldehyde

To a solution of the product from Part A (1.44 g, 6.0 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(30 ml) at −78° C. was added dropwise 1M boron tribromide in CH₂Cl₂(13.8 ml, 13.8 mmol) and stirring was continued at −78° C. for 4 h. Thesolution was poured into an ice-saturated. sodium bicarbonate mixtureand stirred vigorously. The layers were separated and the aqueous layerwas extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×), the organic extracts were combined,dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated in vacuo to give crude product whichwas purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 10%EtOAc/hexane to give the title compound (604 mg, 45%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)-methanamine

To a solution of the product from Part B (300 mg, 1.3 mmol) in CH₃OH(18.5 ml) was added 4-methoxybenzylamine (0.17 ml, 1.3 mmol) anddecaborane (49 mg, 0.4 mmol) and stirring was continued at roomtemperature for 1 h, solvent was concentrated in vacuo and the crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with3% CH₃OH/CHCl₃ to give the title compound (264 mg, 57%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-((5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxy-benzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part C (88 mg, 0.25 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(1.0 ml) was added triethylamine (39 ul, 0.28 mmol) and methanesulfonylchloride (22 ul, 0.28 mmol) and stirring was continued at roomtemperature for 1 h, solvent was concentrated in vacuo and the crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting withEtOAc/hexane to give the title compound (55 mg, 51%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N-((5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part D (1.15 g, 2.71 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compound(840 mg, 66%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part E (840 mg, 2.1 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C and the isolated material(1.28 g, 2.07 mmol) was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10 ml) and trifluoroaceticacid (10 ml) was added slowly. After stirring at room temperature for 1h, solvent was concentrated in vacuo and the crude product was suspendedin 10% NaHCO₃, extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (3×), the organic extractscombined, dried (Na₂SO₄), and solvent concentrated in vacuo to givecrude product which was purified by column chromatography on silica geleluting with 2% CH₃OH/CHCl₃ to give title compound (0.84 g, 81%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.29-7.59 (m,3H) 7.25 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.10-7.22 (m, 2H) 5.63 (dd, J=7.72, 1.84 Hz,1H) 3.93 (s, 3H) 3.26 (s, 2H) 3.23-3.40 (m, 1H) 2.89 (s, 3H) 2.71-3.09(m, 2H) 2.14-2.32 (m, 1H) 1.75-1.95 (m, 1H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

Example 101 Preparation of5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide(compound IB-L0-2.34)

Part A. Preparation of 5-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxylic acid

To a solution of the product from Example 100, Part B (300 mg, 1.3 mmol)and 2-methyl-2-pentene (8 ml) in tert-butanol (32 ml) was added asolution of sodium chlorite (1.36 g, 0.12 mmol) in H₂O (12 ml)containing sodium dihydrogen phosphate (1.07 g, 8.9 mmol) and themixture was stirred vigorously for 20 min at room temperature. Solventswere concentrated in vacuo and the residue was diluted with H₂O,extracted with EtOAc (3×), extracts combined, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (180 mg, 56%).

Part B. Preparation of5-bromo-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide

To a solution of the product from Part A (100 mg, 0.42 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂(1.7 ml) was added carbonyldiimidazole (67.3 mg, 0.42 mmol) and thereaction was stirred for 2 h at room temperature. Methanesulfonamide(39.5 mg, 0.42 mmol) and DBU (62.5 mg, 0.42 mmol) were added andstirring was continued at room temperature for 2 h. Solution was dilutedwith CH₂Cl₂, washed 1N HCl, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), concentrated in vacuoand the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel eluting with 20% EtOAc/hexane to give the title compound (121 mg,92%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-(methylsulfonyl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide

The product from Part B (159 mg, 0.5 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part B to give the title compound(144 mg, 79%).

Part D. Preparation of5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carboxamide

The product from Part C (134 mg, 0.34 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 72, Part C to give title compound (14mg, 8%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.11 (m, 1H) 7.08-7.57 (m, 7H) 5.80(dd, J=7.91, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 4.07 (dd, J=9.01, 6.07 Hz, 1H) 3.33 (s, 3H)3.08 (s, 3 H) 2.91-3.22 (m, 1H) 2.35-2.74 (m, 1H) 1.44 (s, 9H) 1.17-1.34(m, 1H) 0.60-1.00 (m, 1H).

Example 102 Preparation of1-(3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.39)

The title compound was prepared using the procedures described for thepreparation of Example 83, substituting 5-bromo[d]thiazol-2-amine for6-bromobenzo[d]thiazol-2-amine. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 8.40 (s, 2H) 7.84 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.54 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.27-7.32 (m, 3H) 5.64 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz,1H) 3.27 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 103 Preparation ofN-(2-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.29)

To a solution of the product from Example 75, Part D (20 mg, 0.038 mmol)in 1:1 benzene:MeOH (0.6 ml) was added platinum(IV) oxide (1 mg). Theresulting mixture was stirred under 1 atm H₂ at room temperature for 1h, and then filtered thru celite, and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 3%MeOH in CHCl₃ as the eluent to give the title compound as a solid (14mg, 70%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.58 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.28-7.38 (m, 2H) 7.21-7.26 (m, 2H) 7.07 (s,1H) 5.63 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.61 (dd, J=8.64, 5.33 Hz, 1H) 3.25 (s, 3H)3.00 (s, 3H) 2.75-2.98 (m, 2H) 1.97-2.21 (m, 2H) 1.40 (s, 9H) 1.24 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 6H).

Example 104 Preparation of(S)—N-(2-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.22)

The product from Example 103 (10 mg) was subjected to chiralchromatography (Chiralpak AD-H column; eluting with 1:32-PrOH:hexanes(0.1% TFA)). Isolation of the earlier eluting componentgave the title compound (4.4 mg). ¹H NMR identical to the product fromExample 103.

Example 105 Preparation of(R)-N-(2-(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)propan-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.37)

The product from Example 103 (10 mg) was subjected to chiralchromatography (Chiralpak AD-H column; eluting with 1:32-PrOH:hexanes(0.1% TFA)). Isolation of the later eluting component gavethe title compound (4.2 mg). ¹H NMR identical to the product fromExample 103.

Example 106 Preparation of(S)—N-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.9)

The product from Example 100, Part F (20 mg) was subjected to chiralchromatography (Chiralpak AD-H column; eluting with 1:42-PrOH:hexanes(0.1% TFA)). Isolation of the earlier eluting componentgave the title compound (5.3 mg). ¹H NMR identical to the product fromExample A-100, Part F.

Example 107 Preparation of(R)-N-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.15)

The product from Example 100, Part F (20 mg) was subjected to chiralchromatography (Chiralpak AD-H column; eluting with 1:42-PrOH:hexanes(0.1% TFA)). Isolation of the later eluting component gavethe title compound (5.7 mg). ¹H NMR identical to product from Example100, Part F.

Example 108 Preparation of(S)—N-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.20)

The product from Example 91, Part H was subjected to the conditionsdescribed in Example 104 to give the title compound. ¹H NMR identical tothe product from Example 91, Part H.

Example 109 Preparation of(R)-N-((5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.10)

The product from Example 91, Part H was subjected to the conditionsdescribed in Example 104 to give the title compound. ¹H NMR identical tothe product from Example 91, Part H.

Example 110 Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-tert-pentylphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.52)

Part A. Preparation of1-(3-tert-butyl-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

2-tert-Amylphenol (5.0 g, 30 mmol) was reacted according to theprocedure from Example C, Part A, Part B, and Part C to provide thetitle product as a colorless solid. (6.7 g, 56% overall yield for 3steps).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(6-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-tert-pentylphenyl)naphthalen-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part A (100 mg, 0.241 mmol), the product from Example4A, Part B (92 mg, 0.266 mmol), sodium carbonate (38.4 mg, 0.362 mmol)and 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloridedichloromethane complex (9.9 mg, 0.012 mmol) were dissolved in a toluene(4 mL) and ethanol (4 mL) solvent mixture which was sparged withnitrogen for 10 min, then the mixture heated to 85° C. for 18 h. To thesolution was then added CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) followed by 1N aqueous HCl (10mL), the organic layer separated 3-mercaptopropyl silica gel (100 mg)and magnesium sulfate added. The solution was concentrated and purifiedby column chromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as theeluent to provide the title compound as a colorless solid (71 mg, 58%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.41(s, 1H), 10.04 (s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H),7.95 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H),7.69 (dd, J=8.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d,J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz, 1H),3.22 (s, 3H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 1.84 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 6H), 0.73 (t, J=7.5Hz, 3H).

Example 111 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.16)

Part A. Preparation ofN-methyl-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Example 79, Part E (210 mg, 0.60 mmol)in anhydrous THF (5 ml) was added a 1.0M solution of lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)amide in toluene (0.60 ml, 0.60 mmol), and theresulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 min. Iodomethane(0.075 ml, 1.20 mmol) was added and the mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h, and was partitioned between ethyl acetate andwater. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel eluting with a gradient of ethylacetate/in hexane (10% to 25%) to give the title compound as a solid(125 mg, 57%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Example C (60.0 mg, 0.15 mmol), theproduct of Part A (54.5 mg, 0.15 mmol), potassium phosphate (66.9 mg,0.315 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3, 1.32 mg, 4.5 μmol) andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (1.37 mg, 1.5 μmol) intetrahydrofuran (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml) was purged with N₂ for 30min. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h, and then partitionedbetween ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed withsaturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica gel, filtered through celite and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on C-18 reversed-phasesilica gel using a solvent gradient of 10-100% acetonitrile inwater(0.1% TFA) to give the title compound as a solid (19 mg, 24%). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.65 (m, 2H) 7.49 (dd, J=7.72, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (m, 2.57 Hz, 2H)6.63 (s, 1H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 4.26 (s, 2H) 3.51 (s, 2H)3.26 (s, 3H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 2.72 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 112 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-text-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzothiophen-2-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide (compound 1B-L0-2.40)

Part A. Preparation of ethyl 6-bromobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluorobenzaldehyde (1.02 g, 4.83 mmol) inDMSO (4 mL), was added ethyl 2-mercaptoacetate (0.58 mL, 5.31 mmol),followed by Et₃N (1.35 mL, 9.65 mmol), and the mixture was heated at 80°C. for 3 h. The resulting dark mixture was poured into water (50 mL) andextracted with EtOAc (2×50 mL). The combined organic extracts werewashed with 10% NaCl, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give the title compound as a light yellow waxysolid (1.29 g, 94%).

Part B. Preparation of (6-bromobenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanol

To a solution of the product from Part A (0.82 g, 2.88 mmol) in Et₂O (20mL) at 0° C. was added a 1M solution of lithium aluminum hydride in Et₂O(3.16 mL, 3.16 mmol) dropwise, and the resulting slurry was stirredbetween 5-10° C. for 1 h. The slurry was treated with 0.3 mL H₂O, 0.3 mL15% aq NaOH, 0.7 mL H₂O, stirred 30 min, filtered and concentrated invacuo to give the title compound as a colorless solid (0.58 g, 83%).

Part C. Preparation of 6-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzo[b]thiophene

A mixture of the product from Part B (85 mg, 0.35 mmol),N-bromosuccinimide (74 mg, 0.413 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (106 mg,0.403 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 2 h.The reaction mixture was diluted with 50 mL CH₂Cl₂, washed with water,10% NaHCO₃ and 10% NaCl, dried over anhydrous mgSO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by column chromatographyon silica gel eluting with 9:1 hexane:EtOAc to yield the title compoundas a white solid (96 mg, 89%).

Part D. Preparation of N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of (4-methoxyphenyl)methanamine (1.317 g, 9.60 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) was added methanesulfonyl chloride (0.34 mL, 4.36 mmol)dropwise. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was diluted with 50 mL CH₂Cl₂ washed with 1N H₃PO₄, 10%NaCl, dried over anhydrous mgSO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound as a white solid (0.84 g, 89%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-((6-bromobenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)-methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part D (0.223 g, 1.037 mmol) in EtOH (2mL) and 1.0M NaOH (1.1 mL, 1.1 mmol) was added to a slurry containingthe product from Part C (0.317 g, 1.037 mmol) in EtOH (4 mL). Theresulting slurry was heated at reflux for 1 h, and then concentrated invacuo to give a pasty solid. The residue was partitioned between 40 mLwater and 40 mL EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with 1N H₃PO₄, 10%NaHCO₃, 10% NaCl, dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentratedin vacuo leaving a yellow oil. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel eluting with CH₂Cl₂ to give the titlecompound as a colorless solid (0.15 g, 33%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(4-methoxybenzyl)-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part E (0.15 g, 0.34 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 72, Part B to givethe title compound as a colorless solid (0.121 g, 73%).

Part G. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)-N-(4-methoxybenzyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part F (24 mg, 0.049 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 72, Part C to givethe title compound as a colorless solid (20 mg, 65%).

Part H. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part G (14 mg, 0.022 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (0.3mL) and TFA (0.3 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 4 h and thenconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was partitioned between 10 mL CH₂Cl₂and 2 mL 10% aq. NaHCO₃ and the organic layer was concentrated in vacuo.The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica geleluting with 99:1 CH₂Cl₂:MeOH to give the title compound as a colorlesssolid (5 mg, 44%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.40 (s, 1H) 8.09 (s,1H) 7.82-7.97 (m, 3H) 7.79 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.47-7.63 (m, 1H) 7.40 (s,1H) 7.26-7.34 (m, 1H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.48 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H)3.23 (s, 3H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 1.41 (s, 9H).

Example 113 Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.21)

Part A. Preparation ofN-((6-bromobenzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Example 76, Part D (0.100 g, 0.382 mmol),N-methylmethane-sulfonamide (45.9 mg, 0.421 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (0.127 g, 0.918 mmol) in N,N-dimethylacetamide (5 mL). Themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 11 h, cooled to room temperature andpartitioned between diethylether and water (3×), dried over mgSO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound as acolorless waxy solid (0.128 g, quant.).

Part B. Preparation ofN-methyl-N-((6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part A (0.128 g, 0.382 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 72, Part B to givethe title compound as a colorless, crystalline solid (0.120 g, 82%).

Part C. Preparation ofN-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide

The product from Part B (50.6 mg, 0.133 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 79, Part F to givethe title compound as a colorless solid (61.5 mg, 88%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (s, 1H) 8.17 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 8.09 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H)7.74-7.85 (m, 2H) 7.63 (dd, J=8.46, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.29-7.36 (m, 2H) 5.65(d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.52 (s, 2H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 2.70 (s, 3H)1.42 (s, 9H).

Example 114 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.52)

Part A. Preparation of 2-bromo-4,6-diiodophenol

A 1 L round-bottom flask was charged with 2-bromophenol (8.65 g, 50mmol) and methanol (100 ml) to give a colorless solution. Sodiumhydroxide (2.40 g, 60.0 mmol) was added and stirred until the hydroxidepellets had dissolved. The solution was cooled in an ice water bath andsodium iodide (5.6 g, 37.4 mmol) was added followed by drop-wiseaddition of sodium hypochlorite (17 mL, 27.5 mmol) to give a transparentbrown/red solution and gradual precipitation of a thick, white solid.The addition of sodium iodide and bleach was repeated 3 times to give anorange mixture that was stirred for 2 h, treated with a solution ofsodium thiosulfate in water (20 g in 100 mL), stirred for 15 min andtreated drop-wise with concentrated HCl to a constant pH of 1. Themixture was stirred for 15 min and filtered to collect a white solidthat was washed repeatedly with water and dried to constant mass (14.7g, 69%).

Part B. Preparation of 1-bromo-3,5-diiodo-2-methoxybenzene

A 500 mL round-bottom flask was charged with the product from Part A(14.7 g, 34.6 mmol), iodomethane (2.70 ml, 43.3 mmol), and sodiumhydroxide (2.101 ml, 39.8 mmol) in acetone (96 ml) to give a tansolution. The mixture was stirred for 24 h and concentrated. The residuewas dissolved in ethyl acetate, washed with water and saturated sodiumchloride, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to give awhite solid. The solid was recrystallized from hot hexane to give awhite solid that was collected by filtration (12.3 g, 81%).

Part C. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

A 250 mL round-bottom flask was charged with the product from Part B(8.09 g, 18.44 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (2.273 g, 20.28 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (0.823 g, 3.69 mmol), copper (I) iodide(0.351 g, 1.844 mmol) and potassium phosphate (8.22 g, 38.7 mmol) inDMSO (70 ml). The mixture was sealed, sparged with nitrogen for 15 minand heated at 60° C. for 16 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was washed with 1M HCl, water,brine, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate was treatedwith 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel (Aldrich catalog#538086), filtered through celite and evaporated to give an off-whitesolid (3.92 g, 50%).

Part D. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-bromo-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a 100 ml round-bottom flask was added the product from Part C (846mg, 2.0 mmol), the product from Example 41B, Part B (482 mg, 2.000mmol), potassium phosphate (892 mg, 4.20 mmol),1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-6-phenyl-2,4,8-trioxa-6-phosphaadamante (PA-Ph) (CAS97739-46-3) (17.54 mg, 0.060 mmol) andtris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (18.31 mg, 0.020 mmol) in THF(12.0 ml) and water (4.0 ml). The flask was sealed and the mixture wassparged with nitrogen for 5 min and stirred at ambient temperature for72 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. Theorganic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, driedwith sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treated with3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered and evaporated. Theresidue was triturated with a minimal amount of methanol/CH₂Cl₂ to givethe title compound as a white solid (595 mg, 60%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.82 (s, 3H) 5.69 (dd, J=7.72, 1.50 Hz, 1H)7.24 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.35 (m, 2H) 7.61 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.69 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.87 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.90 (s,1H) 11.50 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 490,492 (M−H)+.

Example 115 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-2-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.48)

To a 5 ml microwave tube was added the product from Example 114, Part D(40 mg, 0.081 mmol), thiophen-2-ylboronic acid (10.40 mg, 0.081 mmol),1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (2.65 mg,4.06 μmol) and potassium phosphate (34.5 mg, 0.162 mmol) in THF (3.0 ml)and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture was sparged bynitrogen for 5 min and heated at 50° C. for 3 h. The mixture waspartitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washedwith saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica gel, filtered through celite and evaporated. The residue waspurified by reverse phase chromatography to give the title compound as awhite solid (20 mg, 50%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.03 (s, 3H)3.70 (s, 3H) 5.70 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.18 (dd, J=5.43, 4.05 Hz,1H) 7.25 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.35 (s, 2H) 7.63 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.68(m, 2H) 7.77 (m, 2H) 7.83 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 9.89 (s, 1H) 11.49 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 496 (M+H)+.

Example 116 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.46)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example115 substituting furan-2-ylboronic acid for thiophen-2-ylboronic acid togive a white solid (22 mg, 56%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.03(s, 3H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 6.69 (dd, J=3.31, 1.84 Hz,1H) 7.08 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.36 (m, 2H) 7.63(d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.67 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.82(m, J=7.72 Hz, 2H) 9.88 (s, 1H) 11.48 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 497(M+NH4)+.

Example 117 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(pyridin-4-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.55)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example115 substituting 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridinefor thiophen-2-ylboronic acid to give a white solid (15 mg, 38%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.49 (s, 3H) 5.72 (dd, J=7.72,2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.38 (d, J=4.41 Hz, 2H) 7.51 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.63 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2 H) 7.80 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H) 7.85 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.97 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.77 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 9.90 (s,1H) 11.51 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 491 (M+H)+.

Example 118 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(pyridin-3-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.53)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example115 substituting 3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridinefor thiophen-2-ylboronic acid to give a white solid (19 mg, 48%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.02 (s, 3H) 3.45 (s, 3H) 5.71 (dd, J=8.09,2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.37 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 2H) 7.47 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.63 (m, 3H) 7.85 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.93 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 8.15 (m, 1H) 8.68 (dd, J=4.80 Hz, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 8.86 (d, J=1.84 Hz,1H) 9.89 (s, 1H) 11.50 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 491 (M+H)+.

Example 119 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(thiophen-3-yl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.47)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example115 substituting thiophen-3-ylboronic acid for thiophen-2-ylboronic acidto give a white solid (19 mg, 38%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.02(s, 3H) 3.55 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H)7.36 (s, 2H) 7.55 (m, 2H) 7.61 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.67 (dd, J=5.15, 2.94Hz, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.93 (dd,J=2.57, 0.96 Hz, 1H) 9.88 (s, 1H) 11.48 (s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 494(M−H)+.

Example 120 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(furan-3-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.50)

The title compound was prepared according to the procedure of Example115 substituting furan-3-ylboronic acid acid for thiophen-2-ylboronicacid to give a white solid (14 mg, 29%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm3.02 (s, 3H) 3.69 (s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.05 (dd, J=2.57, 0.90Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.34 (s, 2H) 7.61 (m, 3H) 7.74 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (m, 2H) 8.25 (s, 1H) 9.88 (s, 1H) 11.49 (s, 1H). MS(ESI−) m/z 478 (M−H)+.

Example 121 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.45)

Part A. Preparation of 2-(2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodophenyl)acetic acid

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid(Aldrich, 3.04 g, 20 mmol) in acetonitrile (50 ml) to give a colorlesssolution. N-iodosuccimide (9.00 g, 40.0 mmol) was added portionwise over15 min to give a red/brown transparent solution that was stirred for 16h. The mixture was concentrated and the resulting solid was trituratedin 75 mL of water and filtered to collect an orange solid that was driedunder vacuum. The crude solid was recrystallized from toluene to give alight orange powder (6.0 g, 74%).

Part B. Preparation of methyl 2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)acetate

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (6 g,14.85 mmol), potassium carbonate (6.16 g, 44.6 mmol), and dimethylsulfate (4.12 g, 32.7 mmol) in acetone (49.5 ml) to give a brownsuspension. The suspension was heated at reflux for 16 h, cooled,concentrated and the residue was partitioned between EtOAc and water.The EtOAc layer was washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentratedto a brown oil that was chromatographed on a 40 g silica cartridgeeluting with 3:1 hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil (6.0 g, 94%).

Part C. Preparation of methyl2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoate

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under nitrogen was added the product fromPart B (1.728 g, 4 mmol) in anhydrous THF (20 ml) and HMPA (2 ml) togive a colorless solution. Methyl iodide (1.251 ml, 20.00 mmol) wasadded and the solution was cooled to −40° C. Potassium t-butoxide (12.00ml, 12.00 mmol) was added drop-wise and the mixture was stirred at −40to −20° C. for 30 min and quenched with 1M HCl to a pH of 1. The mixturewas extracted 3×40 ml with EtOAc. The extracts were combined, washedwith brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The crude product was flashchromatographed on a 40 g ISCO silica cartridge eluting with 9:1hexane/EtOAc to give the bis-methylated product as a yellow oil (1.63 g,89%).

Part D. Preparation of 2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoicacid

A suspension of the product from Part C (2.63 g, 5.72 mmol) in MeOH (40ml) and THF (40 ml) was treated with 4.0M sodium hydroxide (28 ml, 112mmol) and heated at 80° C. for 48 h. The organic solvent was evaporatedand the remaining aqueous solution was acidified with 1M HCl producing asolid that was collected by filtration, washed with water and dried togive the desired carboxylic acid (2.46 g, 96%).

Part E. Preparation of2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropan-1-ol

A solution of the product from Part D (1.00 g, 2.242 mmol) in THF (40ml) was treated drop-wise with borane THF complex 1.0M (20 ml, 20 mmol)and then heated at 50° C. for 24 h. The mixture was treated withmethanol (20 mL), refluxed for 30 min and concentrated. The resultingresidue was washed with water, brine, dried with sodium sulfate,filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica geleluting with hexane/EtOAc (4:1) to give the desired product (810 mg,84%).

Part F. Preparation oftert-butyl(2-(3,5-diiodo-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy)-dimethylsilane

A solution of the product from Part E (432 mg, 1.000 mmol) in DMF (5 ml)was treated with tert-butyldimethylchlorosilane (301 mg, 2.000 mmol),and imidazole (204 mg, 3.00 mmol) and stirred for 2 h. The mixture waspartitioned between 1M HCl and ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed onsilica gel eluting with hexane/EtOAc (9:1) to give the desired product(522 mg, 96%).

Part G. Preparation of1-(3-(1-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-5-iodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part F (520 mg,0.952 mmol), pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione (117 mg, 1.047 mmol),N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (42.5 mg, 0.190 mmol), copper(I) iodide(18.13 mg, 0.095 mmol) and potassium phosphate (424 mg, 1.999 mmol) inDMSO (5 ml). The vessel was sealed, sparged with nitrogen and thenheated at 60° C. for 24 h. The mixture was partitioned between 1M HCland ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered. Thefiltrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel,filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica geleluting with hexane/EtOAc (3:2) to give the product as a solid (285 mg,65%).

Part H. Preparation of (E)-N-(4 (3 (1(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a 5 ml microwave tube was added the product from Part G (53 mg, 0.1mmol), the product from Example 41B, Part B (24 mg, 0.1 mmol), potassiumphosphate (44.0 mg, 0.2 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (0.87 mg, 3.0μmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0) (0.9 mg, 1 μmol) in THF(3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealed and the mixture wassparged with nitrogen for 5 min and then heated at 50° C. for 2 h. Themixture was partitioned between 1M HCl and ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried withsodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treated with3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered and evaporated. Theresidue was chromatographed on silica gel eluting with hexane/EtOAc(1:1) to give a solid (50 mg, 83%).

Part I. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

A solution of the product from Part H (120 mg, 0.20 mmol) in THF (5.0ml) was treated with 1 M TBAF (0.800 ml, 0.800 mmol) in THF and stirredfor 16 h. The mixture was partitioned with water and ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was washed (3× brine), dried with sodium sulfate, filteredand evaporated. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel elutingwith 4% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (85 mg, 88%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.30 (s, 6H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.62 (d, J=5.52 Hz, 2H)3.77 (s, 3H) 4.67 (t, J=5.33 Hz, 1H) 5.66 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (m,5H) 7.62 (m, 3H) 7.72 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.85 (s, 1H) 11.42 (s, 1H). MS(ESI+) m/z 503 (M+NH4)+.

Example 122 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.51)

Part A. Preparation of 1,3,5-triiodo-2-methoxybenzene

In a 250 mL pressure vessel was added 2,4,6-triiodophenol (5 g, 10.60mmol) in MTBE (60 ml) to give a yellow solution. The solution was cooledin an ice bath and 2.0M trimethylsilyldiazomethane (7.95 ml, 15.90 mmol)was added at a fast drip followed by dropwise addition of methanol (6mL) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed and stirred atroom temperature for 4 h. The reaction solution was partitioned betweenEtOAc and water and the organic layer was washed with 1M HCl, saturatedNaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. The EtOAc was dried (MgSO₄), filtered andconcentrated to give a tan solid that was used without purification (4.8g, 94%).

Part B. Preparation of1-(3,5-diiodo-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask under N₂ was added the product from PartA (3.5 g, 7.2 mmol), 1H-pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.97 g, 8.64 mmol), andpotassium phosphate tribasic (3.2 g, 15.0 mmol) in DMSO (50 ml) to givea colorless suspension. N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (320 mg, 1.44mmol) was added and the mix was sparged with N₂ for 5 min. Copper(I)iodide (137 mg, 0.72 mmol) was added and the mix was sparged once againfor 10 min, placed under N₂ and heated at 60° C. for 18 h. The mixturewas cooled and partitioned between EtOAc and water adjusting the pH to 1with HCl. The aqueous layer was extracted 2× with EtOAc. The organicswere combined, washed with water, saturated NaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl,dried (Na₂SO₄), treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica,filtered and concentrated. The resulting solid was triturated in 2:1hexane/EtOAc to give an off white powder (2.2 g, 62%).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 ml microwave tube was mixed the product from Part B (141 mg, 0.30mmol), the product from Example 41B, Part B (72.3 mg, 0.300 mmol),1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene-palladium(II)dichloride CH₂Cl₂complex (12.25 mg, 0.015 mmol) and potassium phosphate (70.0 mg, 0.330mmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The mixture was sparged withnitrogen for 5 min and heated at 50° C. for 2 h. The mixture waspartitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washedwith saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate andfiltered. The filtrate was treated with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalizedsilica gel, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed onsilica eluting with 5% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (47 mg, 29%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.02 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 5.67 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.28 (m, 4H) 7.60 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.76 (d, J=8.09 Hz,1H) 7.81 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.90 (s, 1H) 11.48(s, 1H). MS (ESI−) m/z 538 (M−H)+.

Example 123 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)stryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.49)

Part A. Preparation of 4-nitrobenzene-2-diazo-1-oxide

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-amino-4-nitrophenol (6.165 g,40.0 mmol) in 48% tetrafluoroboric acid (15 ml). Sodium nitrite (2.76 g,40.0 mmol) in water (6 ml) was added dropwise at 0° C. and the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The solid was collected byfiltration, washed with tetrafluoroboric acid and water. The solid wassuspended in acetone (50 ml), filtered and dried to give a solid (3.31g, 50%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-(methylthio)-4-nitrophenol

To a 1 L beaker was added the product from Part A (2.70 g, 16.35 mmol)in ice water (250 g) to give a brown suspension. Copper (0.520 g, 8.18mmol) was added, followed by addition of sodium thiomethoxide (2.292 g,32.7 mmol) in water (50 ml) slowly. The mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 24 h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate wasacidified with 1M HCl producing a solid that was collected by filtrationand dried (2.53 g, 84%).

Part C. Preparation of 2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (1.111g, 6.00 mmol) in MeOH (20 ml) to give a brown suspension. Oxone (7.746g, 12.60 mmol) in water (20 ml) was added slowly at 0° C. The mixturewas warmed to room temperature, stirred for 1 h and partitioned withethyl acetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with brine, driedwith sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. The residue waschromatographed on silica gel eluting with 1% to 5% methanol in CH₂Cl₂to give a solid (0.472 g, 36%).

Part D. Preparation of 2-iodo-6-(methylsulfonyl)-4-nitrophenol

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part C (470 mg,2.164 mmol) in MeOH (10 ml) and water (2.5 ml). Iodine monochloride(0.130 ml, 2.60 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.0 mL) was added drop-wise and themixture was stirred at room temperature, poured into water (200 mL) andstirred for 10 min. The resulting solid was collected by filtration anddried (636 mg, 86%).

Part E. Preparation of1-iodo-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)-5-nitrobenzene

To a 50 mL pressure vessel was added the product from Part D (630 mg,1.836 mmol) in MTBE (6 ml) to give a yellow solution. The mixture wascooled in an ice bath and 2M trimethylsilyl-diazomethane (1.377 ml, 2.75mmol) was added at a fast drip followed by drop-wise addition of MeOH(0.4 ml) resulting in calm bubbling. The vessel was sealed and stirredat room temperature for 1 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethylacetate and 1M HCl. The organic layer was washed with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporatedto give an off-white solid (655 mg, 100%).

Part F. Preparation of 3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)aniline

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part E (0.650g, 1.820 mmol), ammonium chloride (0.146 g, 2.73 mmol), and iron (0.508g, 9.10 mmol) in THF/MeOH/water (50 ml, 2/2/1). The mixture was refluxedfor 2 h, cooled and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated and theresidue was partitioned with ethyl acetate and water. The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated to give a solid (590 mg, 99%).

Part G. Preparation of(E)-N-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenylcarbamoyl)-3-methoxyacrylamide

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part F (500mg, 1.528 mmol) in DMF (15.0 ml). The solution was cooled under nitrogento −20° C. and (E)-3-methoxyacryloyl isocyanate (15.28 ml, 6.11 mmol;prepared as described by Santana, L.; et al. J. Heterocyclic Chem. 1999,36, 293-295) was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at thistemperature for 15 min, then warmed to room temperature and stirred for45 min. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed by water(3×50 ml), brine (3×50 ml), dried with sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated. The residue was triturated with ethyl acetate/hexane to givea solid (425 mg, 61%).

Part H. Preparation of1-(3-iodo-4-methoxy-5-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

To a 100 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part G (420mg, 0.925 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) to give a suspension. Concentratedsulfuric acid (1 mL, 18.76 mmol) in water (10 ml) was added and themixture was heated at 110° C. for 2 h. The reaction mix was cooled,diluted with water (50 ml) and stirred for 10 min. The solid materialwas collected by filtration, washed with water and dried to give a whitesolid (325 mg, 83%).

Part I. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-3-(methylsulfonyl)styryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

In a 5 ml microwave tube was added the product from Part H (63.3 mg,0.15 mmol), the product from Example 41B, Part B (36.2 mg, 0.150 mmol),potassium phosphate (66.9 mg, 0.315 mmol), PA-Ph (CAS 97739-46-3) (1.315mg, 4.50 μmol) and tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (1.374 mg,1.500 μmol) in THF (3.0 ml) and water (1.0 ml). The vessel was sealedand the mixture was sparged with nitrogen for 5 min and heated at 50° C.for 2 h. The mixture was partitioned with ethyl acetate and 1M HCl. Theorganic layer was washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate, brine, driedwith sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was treated with3-mercaprpropyl functionalized silica gel, filtered and evaporated. Theresidue was triturated with methanol/CH₂Cl₂ to give a solid (62 mg,84%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.37 (s, 3H) 3.94 (s,3H) 5.72 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (m, 3H) 7.45 (m, 1H) 7.65 (d, J=8.46Hz, 2H) 7.77 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.81 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.21 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 9.93 (s, 1H) 11.52 (s, 1H). MS (ESI+) m/z 509 (M+NH4)+.

Example 124 Preparation of (E)-methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate(compound IB-L1-1.7)

Part A. Preparation of methyl2-((diethoxyphosphoryl)methyl)-5-nitrobenzoate

To a solution of methyl 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzoate (0.40 g, 2.05 mmol) inCCl₄ (20 ml) was added N-bromosuccinimide (365 mg, 2.05 mmol) and2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile (34 mg, 0.21 mmol). The resulting mixturewas stirred at reflux for 18 h, cooled to room temperature andpartitioned between EtOAc (50 ml) and H₂O (50 ml). The organic layer wasdried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude productwas purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 1:3EtOAc:hexanes as the eluent to give the bromide as an oil (345 mg, 61%).The oil was placed in triethylphosphite (5 ml) and heated with stirringat 120° C. for 3 h. The mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature,and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silicagel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent. The title compound wasobtained as an oil (313 mg, 75%).

Part B. Preparation of (E)-methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-5-nitrobenzoate

To a solution of the product from Part A (360 mg, 1.09 mmol) and theproduct from Example 41A, Part D (329 mg, 1.09 mmol) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂(10 ml) was added potassium tert-butoxide (305 mg, 2.72 mmol). Theresulting dark red solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 h, andthen poured into 1 N aq. HCl (10 ml). The resulting mixture wasextracted with CH₂Cl₂ (10 ml), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo to give a solid. A solution of the solid inthionyl chloride (2.3 ml) was heated at 85° C. for 30 min, and thethionyl chloride was removed in vacuo. The residue was stirred in a 2:1mixture of CH₂Cl₂ and MeOH (3 ml) for 30 min, and evaporated to drynessin vacuo. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the titlecompound (350 mg, 69%).

Part C. Preparation of (E)-methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate

To a solution of the product from Part B (465 mg, 0.97 mmol) in a 2:2:1mixture of THF:MeOH:H₂O (10 ml) was added iron powder (271 mg, 4.85mmol), and ammonium chloride (78 mg, 1.46 mmol). The mixture was heatedat 80° C. for 45 min, filtered through celite, and concentrated todryness in vacuo. The residue was combined with methanesulfonyl chloride(0.16 ml, 2.0 mmol) and triethylamine (0.392 ml, 4.85 mmol) in anhydrousCH₂Cl₂ (10 ml) and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 3 h. The mixture was partitioned between 1 N HCl (20 ml) and CH₂Cl₂(20 ml), and the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent togive the title compound (270 mg, 53%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.42(s, 1H) 10.07 (s, 1H) 7.90 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.66-7.79 (m, 3H) 7.52 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.44 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.14-7.26 (m, 2 H) 5.65(dd, J=7.72, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 3.86 (s, 3H) 3.79 (s, 3H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 1.38(s, 9H).

Example 125 Preparation of(E)-2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoicacid (compound IB-L1-1.4)

A solution of the product from Example 124 (55 mg, 0.104 mmol) in THF (1ml) and 1N aq. NaOH (1 ml) was stirred in the dark at room temperaturefor 1.5 h. 1N aqueous HCl was added until pH 3, and the resultingmixture was extracted with EtOAc (2×2 ml). The combined organic layerswere dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to give the titlecompound (53 mg, 99%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 13.22 (br s, 1H)11.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.02 (s, 1H) 7.72-7.91 (m, 3H) 7.68 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.16 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H)3.79 (s, 3H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 126 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.23)

Part A. Preparation of(E)-2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoylchloride

A solution of the product from Example 125 (257 mg, 0.50 mmol) inthionyl chloride (1.5 ml) was heated at 85° C. for 40 min and thenconcentrated and dried in vacuo to give the title compound as a solid(0.27 g).

Part B. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part A (24 mg, 0.045 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (1 ml) was added morpholine (0.02 ml, 0.226 mmol). Themixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h, and then partitionedbetween 1 N aq. HCl (5 ml) and EtOAc (2×5 ml). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using4% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the title compound (19 mg, 71%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.41 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H)7.85 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.52 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)6.99-7.34 (m, 5H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 3.56-3.71(m, 4H) 3.40-3.51 (m, 2H) 3.11-3.22 (m, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 127 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.10)

To a solution of the product from Example 126, Part A (375 mg, 0.705mmol) in anhydrous THF (5 ml) at 0° C. under N₂ gas was added a 1.0 Msolution of lithium tert-butoxyaluminiumhydride (1.8 ml, 1.8 mmol)dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min, andthen allowed to warm to room temperature and was stirred for 1 h. Themixture was partitioned between 1 N aq. HCl (10 ml) and EtOAc (2×10 ml).The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent togive the title compound (220 mg, 63%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm11.41 (s, 1H) 9.82 (s, 1H) 7.73 (t, J=8.27 Hz, 2H) 7.66 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.31-7.39 (m, 2 H) 7.20 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.12-7.19 (m, 2H) 5.65(d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 5.28 (t, J=5.52 Hz, 1H) 4.65 (d, J=5.52 Hz, 2H) 3.79(s, 3H) 3.00 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 128 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-3-(methoxymethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.13)

To a solution of the product from Example 127 (32 mg, 0.064 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (1 ml) was added thionyl chloride (23 μL, 0.32 mmol),and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 min.The mixture was partitioned between saturated aq. NaHCO₃ (5 ml) andCH₂Cl₂ (5 ml) and the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated. The residue was dissolved in MeOH (1 ml), and a solutionof 25% NaOMe in MeOH (58 μL, 0.254 mmol) was added. The resultingmixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. The mixture was partitionedbetween 1 N aq. HCl (10 ml) and EtOAc (2×10 ml). The combined organiclayers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Thecrude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the title compound (15 mg, 46%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.43 (s, 1H) 9.86 (s, 1H) 7.62-7.87 (m, 3H)7.12-7.39 (m, 5H) 5.66 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 4.58 (s, 2H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.35(s, 3H) 3.00 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 129 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-3-((isopentylamino)methyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.31)

Part A. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-3-formylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Example 127 (0.60 g, 1.20 mmol) inanhydrous DMA (15 ml) was added 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (336 mg, 1.20mmol). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 h, and thenpartitioned between EtOAc (20 ml) and H₂O (2×20 ml). The organic layerwas dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using 2%MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the title compound as a colorlesssolid (395 mg, 66%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.43 (d, J=2.21Hz, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H) 10.15 (s, 1H) 8.06 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.97 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.73-7.78 (m, 2H) 7.69 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.51 (dd,J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.30 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)5.66 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.81 (s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

Part B. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-3-((isopentylamino)methyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of the product from Part A (50 mg, 0.10 mmol) and3-methylbutan-1-amine (12 μL, 0.10 mmol) in anhydrous THF (3 ml) wasadded sodium triacetoxyborohydride (32 mg, 0.15 mmol) and AcOH (9 μL,0.15 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4h, and then partitioned between H₂O (10 ml) and EtOAc (2×10 ml). Thecombined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent togive the title compound (37 mg, 65%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.45(d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 8.80-8.87 (m, 1H) 7.88 (d, J=8.46 Hz,1H) 7.71-7.77 (m, 2H) 7.41-7.48 (m, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)7.21-7.29 (m, 3H) 5.67 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 4.30-4.38 (m, 2H) 3.80(s, 3H) 3.10 (s, 3H) 2.95-3.04 (m, 2H) 1.49-1.67 (m, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H)0.86 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 6H).

Example 130 Preparation ofN-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-3-((E)-(methoxyimino)methyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.19)

To a solution of the product from Example 129, Part A (35 mg, 0.070mmol) in EtOH (2 ml) was added O-methoxylamine hydrochloride (29 mg,0.35 mmol) and sodium bicarbonate (30 mg, 0.35 mmol). The resultingmixture was stirred at 70° C. for 2 h. To the mixture was added 1 N aq.HCl (1 ml) to give a colorless precipitate that was filtered and driedto give the title compound as a colorless solid (24 mg, 64%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.43 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.94 (s, 1H) 8.74 (s,1H) 7.79-7.85 (m, 2H) 7.76 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.57-7.65 (m, 2H) 7.32(dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.23 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.18 (d, J=16.18 Hz,1H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.93 (s, 3H) 3.79 (s, 3 H) 3.03 (s,3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 131 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystryl)-3-(oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.26)

To a solution of the product from Example 126, Part A (80 mg, 0.15 mmol)in tetramethylene sulfone (1.5 ml) was added 1H-1,2,3-triazole (10 μL,0.17 mmol) and potassium carbonate (73 mg, 0.53 mmol). The mixture washeated for 35 min at 130° C. in a microwave reactor. After cooling toroom temperature, the mixture was partitioned between 1 N aqueous HCl(10 ml) and EtOAc (2×10 ml). The combined organic layers were dried overNa₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂as the eluent to give the title compound (37 mg, 46%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.41 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.10 (s, 1H) 8.29 (d, J=1.10 Hz,1H) 8.05 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.95 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=2.21 Hz,1H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.51 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.46 (d, J=0.74 Hz,1H) 7.39 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.20-7.30 (m, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91,2.02 Hz, 1H) 3.80 (s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 132 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-3-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.16)

To a solution of the product from Example 129, Part A (50 mg, 0.10 mmol)in EtOH (2 ml) was added glyoxal (57 uL, 0.50 mmol) and concentratedaqueous NH₄OH (70 uL, 0.50 mmol). The resulting mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 16 h. To the mixture was added 1 N aq. HCl untilpH=7, and the mixture was partitioned between H₂O (10 ml) and EtOAc(2×10 ml). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent togive the title compound (27 mg, 50%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.39(s, 1H) 11.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 9.98 (s, 1H) 7.89 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H)7.66-7.76 (m, 2H) 7.38 (t, J=2.21 Hz, 2H) 7.23-7.31 (m, 2H) 7.06-7.21(m, 3H) 5.63 (dd, J=8.09, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 1.37(s, 9H).

Example 133 Preparation of (E)-tert-butyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystytyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)phenylcarbamate(compound IB-L1-1.32)

To a solution of the product from Example 125 (75 mg, 0.146 mmol) intert-butanol (4 ml) was added diphenylphosphoryl azide (47 μL 0.219mmol) and triethylamine (31 μL, 0.219 mmol). The resulting mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 18 h. The cooled mixture was partitioned betweenH₂O (10 ml) and EtOAc (2×10 ml). The combined organic layers were driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography on silica gel using 3% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂as the eluent to give the title compound (16 mg, 19%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.45 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 9.86 (s, 1H) 9.03 (s, 1H) 7.75 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 2H) 7.55 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.10-7.33 (m, 4H) 7.04 (dd,J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.02(s, 3H) 1.45 (s, 9H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 134 Preparation of(E)-N-(3-amino-4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.28)

The procedure described for the preparation of Example 133 provided thetitle compound, which was purified by column chromatography on silicagel using 5% methanol in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent (6 mg, 9%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.44 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.55 (s, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=15.81Hz, 1H) 7.15 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1 H) 7.00 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 6.56 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.44 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz,1H) 5.56 (s, 2H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 2.97 (s, 3H) 1.37 (s, 9H).

Example 135 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.5)

Part A. Preparation of (3-fluoro-4-nitrophenyl)methanol

To a solution of 3-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid (2.0 g, 10.8 mmol) in THF(50 ml) at 0° C. was added BH₃.Me₂S complex (2.215 ml, 22.15 mmol)drop-wise. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 3 h, and was thenstirred at 65° C. for 18 h. To the cooled mixture was added ice (50 g),followed by 1 N aq. HCl (100 ml), and the resulting mixture wasextracted with EtOAc (200 ml). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo to provide the title compound as awhite solid (1.79 g, 97%).

Part B. Preparation of 4-(bromomethyl)-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene

A solution of the product from Part A (1.79 g, 10.46 mmol),N-bromosuccinimide (2.234 g, 12.55 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (3.29 g,12.55 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (100 ml) and THF (50 ml) was stirred at roomtemperature for 3 h. The mixture was partitioned between H₂O (200 ml)and EtOAc (400 ml), and the organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using 1:1 EtOAc:hexanes as theeluent to give the title compound (1.14 g, 47%).

Part C. Preparation of diethyl 3-fluoro-4-nitrobenzylphosphonate

The product from Part B (1.25 g, 5.34 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 34, Part B to provide the title product(0.75 g, 48%).

Part D. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (0.193 g, 0.662 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for Example 41A, Part E, Part F, and Part G toprovide the title product as a colorless solid (15 mg, 5%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.43(s, 1H), 9.67 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.62(m, 2H), 7.41 (m, 2H), 7.38 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 5.66 (dd, J=8.0, 2.0Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 136 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.15)

Part A. Preparation ofN-(4-bromo-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

To a solution of 4-bromo-2-fluoro-5-methylaniline (2.04 g, 10.0 mmol) inanhydrous CH₂Cl₂ (20 ml) and pyridine (3.23 ml, 40.0 mmol) was addedmethanesulfonyl chloride (0.86 ml, 11.0 mmol) and the resulting mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 2 h. Solvent was removed in vacuo,and the residue was partitioned between EtOAc and 1M aq. HCl. Theorganic layer was washed with saturated aqueous NaHCO₃, brine and thendried over Na₂SO₄. The drying agent was filtered off, and the filtratewas concentrated to give the title compound as a solid (2.80 g, 99%).

Part B. Preparation ofN-(4-ethynyl-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part A (3.0 g, 10.63 mmol),triphenylphosphine (0.279 g, 1.06 mmol), trimethylsilylacetate (6.0 ml,42.5 mmol) and palladium(II) acetate (0.12 g, 0.53 mmol) intriethylamine (30 ml) and toluene (15 ml) under N₂ was heated at 80° C.for 5 h. The mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature, and waspartitioned between EtOAc and 1M aq. HCl. The organic layer was washedwith saturated NaHCO₃ and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography on silica gel using a solvent gradient of 10% to 35%EtOAc in hexanes to give an oil (3.0 g, 94%). To a solution of the oil(3.0 g, 10.0 mmol) in MeOH (50 ml) was added 1M aq. NaOH (21 ml, 21.0mmol), and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 45min. The mixture was partitioned between EtOAc and 1M aq. HCl, and theorganic layer was washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄. The dryingagent was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo togive the title compound as a solid (2.3 g, quant.).

Part C. Preparation of(E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-4-(methylsulfonamido)styrylboronic acid

The product from Part B (0.20 g, 0.88 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 41B, Part B to givethe title compound (42 mg, 17%).

Part D. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (40 mg, 0.15 mmol) was subjected to theconditions described for the preparation of Example 41B, Part Ito givethe title compound (51 mg, 83%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.42 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.59 (s, 1H) 7.70-7.78 (m, 2H) 7.66 (d, J=11.77 Hz, 1H)7.20-7.32 (m, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 3.79 (s, 3H) 3.05 (s,3H) 2.38 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

Example 137 Preparation of methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate(compound IB-L5-2-1.1)

To a solution of the product from Example 12.4(40 mg, 0.076 mmol) inMeOH (2 ml) and THF (2 ml) was added 10% Pd/C (20 mg) and the resultingmixture was stirred at room temperature under 1 atm H₂ for 16 h. Themixture was filtered through celite and concentrated in vacuo to give asolid (27.5 mg, 68%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H) 9.88 (s,1H) 7.61-7.71 (m, 2H) 7.28-7.36 (m, 2H) 7.20 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.13 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.83 (s, 3H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.14(dd, J=10.30, 5.88 Hz, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 2.83-2.92 (m, 2H) 1.34 (s, 9H).

Example 138 Preparation ofN-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L5-2-1.2)

The product from Example 41B, Part M (200 mg, 0.426 mmol) was dissolvedin MeOH (10 ml) followed by the addition of 10% Palladium on activatedCarbon (50 mg). The resultant mixture was evacuated and a hydrogenballoon attached then stirred at room temperature for 48 h. The mixturewas then filtered through celite and the filtrate concentrated undervacuum to an oil which was dissolved in ethanol (4 ml) then a 1Nsolution of aqueous sodium hydroxide (3.8 ml, 3.8 mmol) was added andthe solution stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The ethanol was thenremoved under vacuum and a 1N solution of aqueous hydrochloric acid (4ml) was added to acidify the mixture followed by extraction with EtOAc(2×10 mL). The organic extracts were combined, dried and purified bycolumn chromatography on silica gel using 5% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as theeluent to provide the title compound as a colorless solid (82 mg, 41%).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.39 (s, 1H), 9.60 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 7.23 (m, 3H), 7.17 (m, 3H), 5.64 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s,3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.88 (br s, 4H), 1.35 (s, 9H).

Example 139 Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-ethoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.30)

Part A. Preparation of 2-tert-butyl-4-iodophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added 2-tert-butylphenol (3.76 g, 25mmol) in MeOH (50.0 ml) to give a colorless solution. Sodium hydroxide(1.200 g, 30.0 mmol) was added and the mix was stirred until thehydroxide was completely dissolved. The solution was cooled to 0° C. andtreated with sodium iodide (1.75 g, 11.6 mmol) followed by drop-wiseaddition of 10% sodium hypochlorite solution (7.2 ml, 11.6 mmol). Theaddition of sodium iodide followed by sodium hypochlorite was repeatedtwice and the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min. The mixture wastreated with 10% w/w solution of sodium thiosulfate, stirred for 30 minand treated with concentrated HCl dropwise to a constant pH of 1. Themixture was extracted 3× with EtOAc. The extracts were combined, washedwith brine, dried (MgS04), filtered and concentrated. The crude oil wasflash chromatographed on an Isco 80 g silica cartridge eluting withhexane to >4:1 hexane/EtOAc to give a yellow oil (5.2 g, 75%).

Part B. Preparation of 2-bromo-6-tert-butyl-4-iodophenol

To a 250 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part A (4.8 g,17.38 mmol) and 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (2.61 g, 9.13 mmol) inchloroform (87 ml) to give an orange solution. The reaction mixture wasstirred for 2 h resulting in a black solution that was washed withwater, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄) and concentrated. The black oil was flashchromatographed on a 120 g Isco silica cartridge eluting with hexane togive a pinkish solid (4.84 g, 78%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-bromo-3-tert-butyl-2-ethoxy-5-iodobenzene

To a 50 mL round-bottom flask was added the product from Part B (888 mg,2.5 mmol), ethyl iodide (409 mg, 2.63 mmol), and potassium carbonate(415 mg, 3.00 mmol) in acetone (12 ml) to give a green suspension. Themixture was heated at reflux for 16 h, cooled and concentrated. Theresidue was partitioned between water and EtOAc. The organic layer waswashed twice with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated toa red oil. The oil was flash chromatographed on an Isco 40 g silicacartridge eluting with hexane to give a clear oil (820 mg, 86%).

Part D. Preparation of1-(3-bromo-5-tert-butyl-4-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione

In a 20 mL microwave tube under nitrogen flush was added the productfrom Part C (0.4 g, 1.044 mmol), 1H-Pyrimidine-2,4-dione (0.140 g, 1.253mmol), and potassium phosphate tribasic (0.465 g, 2.193 mmol) in DMSO (5ml) to give a colorless suspension. N-(2-cyanophenyl)picolinamide (0.047g, 0.209 mmol) was added and the mix was sparged with nitrogen for 10min. Copper(I) iodide (0.020 g, 0.104 mmol) was added and the mix wassparged once again for 10 min, placed under nitrogen and heated at 60°C. for 18 h. The mixture was cooled and partitioned between EtOAc andwater adjusting the pH to 1 with HCl. The aqueous layer was extracted 2×with EtOAc. The organics were combined, washed with water, saturatedNaHCO₃, and saturated NaCl. The organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄),stirred with 3-mercaptopropyl functionalized silica for 1 h, filteredand concentrated. The crude product was purified by chromatography on anIsco 12 g silica cartridge eluting with 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ to give awhite powder (266 mg, 69%).

Part E. Preparation of(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-ethoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

A mixture of the product from Part D (55.1 mg, 0.15 mmol), the productfrom Example 41B, Part B (36.2 mg, 0.150 mmol), potassium phosphatetribasic (63.7 mg, 0.300 mmol) and1,1′-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride (4.89 mg,7.50 μmol) in THF (3 ml) water (1 ml) was sparged for 10 min withnitrogen, and then sealed and heated at 50° C. for 4 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature and diluted into EtOAc. The EtOAc layer waswashed with 1M HCl, saturated NaHCO3, saturated NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄) andtreated simultaneously with mercaptopropyl silica gel, filtered andconcentrated. The crude product was purified by column chromatography onsilica gel using 2% MeOH in CH₂Cl₂ as the eluent to give the titlecompound as a solid (40 mg, 55%) m.p. 265-266° C. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.42 (s, 1H) 9.87 (s, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.55-7.66(m, 3 H) 7.17-7.27 (m, 5H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 3.89 (q,J=6.74 Hz, 2H) 3.02 (s, 3H) 1.45 (t, J=6.99 Hz, 3H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

Example 140 Preparation ofN-(4-((3-cyclopropyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.23)

Part A. Preparation of 3-bromo-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde

Into an appropriately sized pressure bottle was placed commerciallyavailable 3-bromo-2-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde (2.46 gm, 10.00 mmol),iodomethane (6.23 mL, 100 mmol), silver oxide (2.317 g, 10.00 mmol) andacetonitrile (50 mL). The bottle was sealed and heated with stirring at50° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was filtered through celite and thefiltrate concentrated to give a solid residue that was triturated withhexane, collected by filtration and dried. The resulting solid waspurified by silica gel chromatography (hexane-ethylacetate) to give thetitle compound (1.2 g, 46%).

Part B. Preparation of 3-cyclopropyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzaldehyde

The product from Part A (0.65 gm, 2.50 mmol) was combined withcyclopropyl boronic acid (0.279 g, 3.25 mmol), potassium phosphate (1.85g, 8.75 mmol), tricyclohexylphosphine teterafluoroborate (0.092 gm,0.250 mmol), palladium (II) acetate (0.028 gm, 0.125 mmol) andtoluene-water, 20:1 v/v (12 mL) in a microwave tube. The reactionmixture was purged with nitrogen for 5 min then heated at 100° C. in amicrowave reactor for 20 min. The mixture was subsequently partitionedwith ethyl acetate and water. The organic phase was washed with brineand concentrated in vacuo to give a residue that was purified bychromatography on silica gel (hexane-ethylacetate) to afford the titlecompound as a white solid (0.47 g, 85%).

Part C. Preparation of 1-cyclopropyl-3-ethynyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene

The product from Part B (0.20 g, 0.904 mmol) was reacted with1-diazo-2-oxopropyl phosphonate (0.182 g, 0.949 mmol), prepared by themethod of Ohira, Syn. Comm. 19 (3&4) 561-564 (1989), as described inExample 44 Part G. The crude product was purified by chromatography onsilica gel (ethylacetate-hexanes) to give the title compound as a paleyellow oil which crystallizes in standing (0.155 g, 79%).

Part D. Preparation ofN-(4-((3-cyclopropyl-2-methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part C (0.155 g, 0.712 mmol) was combined in a roundbottom flask with N-(4-iodophenyl)methanesulfonamide (0.212 gm, 0.712mmol), prepared as in Example 43, Part F substituting 4-iodoaniline for4-iodo-3-methylaniline. To this mixture was added copper (I) iodide(10.31 mg, 0.054 mmol), bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II)chloride(0.034 g, 0.048 mmol), triethylamine (0.496 mL, 3.56 mmol) and anhydrousacetonitrile (14 mL). A reflux condenser was attached and the mixturewas purged with nitrogen for 5 min and then heated under nitrogen in anoil bath at 80° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo and the crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gelcolumn eluting with ethylacetate-hexanes to give the title compound as ayellow solid (0.1887 g, 68.6%).

Part E. Preparation ofN-(4-((5-amino-3-cyclopropyl-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part D (0.184 gm, 0.475 mmol) was combined with iron(0.133 gm, 2.38 mmol) and ammonium chloride (0.050 gm, 0.932 mmol) in around bottom flask. To this was added ethanol (1 mL), tetrahydrofuran(THF) (2 mL) and water (2 mL), and the resulting mixture heated withvigorous stirring under nitrogen to 80° C. in an oil bath a total of 4.5h. On completion of heating the reaction mixture was filtered through apad of sand and celite. The filter pad was washed with THF and thecombined filtrates concentrated in vacuo. The residue was partitionedbetween water and dichloromethane. The organics were washed with waterand then dried (MgSO4) and concentrated. The residue was purified bychromatography on silica gel eluting with ethylacetate-hexanes to givethe title compound as an amber oil (0.1098 g, 65%).

Part F. Preparation ofN-(4-((3-cyclopropyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide

The product from Part E (0.1098 g, 0.308 mmol) was reacted with acrylicacid (1.27 mL, 18.48 mmol) as described in Example 43 Part E. The crudeproduct in acrylic acid was treated with urea (0.094 g, 1.558 mmol) andglacial acetic acid (1.3 mL) then heated under nitrogen to 120° C. in anoil bath for eleven hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated invacuo and diluted with water. The resulting solid was collected byvacuum filtration, washed with water and dried in vacuo to give thetitle compound as a yellow solid (0.0877 g, 63%). Purification bychromatography on silica gel using ethylacetate-hexane thendichloromethane-methanol gave analytical material. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.08 (s, 1H) 7.53 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.26 (dd,J=5.52, 2.94 Hz, 3H) 6.84 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.94 (s, 3 H) 3.73 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 2.68 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.16 (s, 1H)0.94-1.03 (m, 2H) 0.63-0.74 (m, 2H).

The following compounds were prepared utilizing the above discussion:

(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IA-L0-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.26(s, 3H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.10 (s, 3H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.17 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.57 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.87 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 10.12 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3,5-difluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IA-L0-1.3). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.08(s, 3H) 3.30 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 7.26 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.34 (m, 3H) 8.11 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 11.39 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-fluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IA-L0-1.4). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.11(s, 3H) 3.28 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 7.22 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (m, 2H) 7.94 (t, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.20 (s,1H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 11.32 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′,4-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IA-L0-1.5). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.24 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H)3.90 (s, 3H) 7.12 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.22 (m, 2H) 7.54 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21Hz, 1H) 7.86 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.34 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H) 11.05 (s,1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2,3-difluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IA-L0-1.6). ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.41 Hz, 2H) 3.11(s, 3H) 3.28 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.71 Hz, 2H) 7.18 (d, J=2.44 Hz, 1H)7.35 (m, 2H) 7.74 (t, J=7.32 Hz, 1H) 8.19 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H) 11.44(s, 1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IA-L0-1.7). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.23 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t, J=6.43 HZ, 2H)7.17 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.54 (m, 2H) 7.73 (m,2H) 8.06 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s, 1H) 11.11 (s, 1H).

(Z)-N′-(1-(3-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide(compound IA-L0-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.26(s, 3H) 2.70 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.22 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.18 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.46-7.59(m, 2H) 7.79 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (s, 1H) 10.11 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s,1H).

N-(3-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-1.9)

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-(3-nitrophenyl)oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L0-1.10)

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-(4-nitrophenyl)oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L0-1.11)

N-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 1.43 (s, 9H) 3.07(s, 3H) 3.32 (s, 3H) 5.82 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.79 (s, 1H) 7.14(d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.28 (d, 2H) 7.35 (d, J=8.09Hz, 1H) 7.54 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 8.31 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-fluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.3). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.42 (s, 1H) 11.33 (s, 1H) 8.21 (s, 1H)7.95 (s, 1H) 7.78 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.39-7.59 (m, 2H) 7.35 (s, 2H) 5.65(dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 3.20-3.44 (m, 3H) 3.11 (s, 3H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

N-(2-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-1.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 1.43 (s, 9H)2.86-2.99 (m, 2H) 2.91 (s, 3H) 3.31 (s, 3H) 3.38-3.51 (m, 2H) 5.80 (dd,J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.12 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.26-7.32 (m, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.52 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.78(d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.15 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.5).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.40 (s, 1H) 10.13 (s, 1H) 7.88 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.78 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.60 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.29 (d,J=4.04 Hz, 2H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.72, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 3.27 (s, 3H) 3.10 (s, 3H)2.27 (s, 3H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′,4-dimethoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.6). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 11.38 (s, 1H) 11.05 (s, 1H) 8.34 (s, 1H)7.88 (s, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.41-7.66 (m, 1H) 7.00-7.37 (m, 3H)5.63 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.91 (s, 3H) 3.27 (s, 3H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 1.40 (s,9H).

N-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-ylcarbamoyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-1.7). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.50(s, 3H) 3.26 (s, 3H) 5.63 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.23 (d, 2H)7.38-7.63 (m, 5H) 7.76 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.95 (s, 1H) 10.46 (s, 1H)11.39 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H).

N′-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenylcarbonyl)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.41 (s, 9H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.26 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72,1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.27-7.36 (m, 2H) 7.73 (dd, J=28.31, 8.09 Hz, 4H) 8.01 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 9.65 (s, 1H) 10.82 (s, 1H) 11.41 (s, 1H).

(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.9).¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ ppm 11.40 (s, 1H) 10.12 (s, 1H) 7.82-7.99(m, 1H) 7.62-7.82 (m, 2H) 7.35-7.71 (m, 2H) 7.30 (s, 2H) 5.64 (dd,J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 3.26 (s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 2.27 (s, 3H) 1.40 (s,9H).

(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide (compound IB-L0-1.10).¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 1.44 (s, 9H) 3.19 (s, 3H) 3.31 (s, 3H)5.44 (s, 1H) 5.82 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.17 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.48 (t, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.63 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.70 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.80 (s, 1H) 7.88 (s, 1H) 8.32(s, 1H).

N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L0-2.10) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.45 (s, 9H) 2.73(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.48 (s, 3H) 3.56 (s, 6H) 3.83 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H)4.05 (s, 1H) 7.38 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.46 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.71(d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.41(s, 1H)

N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-2-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.35). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.52 (s, 9H) 2.95(s, 3H) 4.44 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H) 5.68 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.40 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.46 (dd, J=8.09, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.56 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.62 (t,J=6.07 Hz, 1H) 7.72 (s, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.01 (m, 2H) 11.46(s, 1H).

1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.38). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.41 (s, 9H) 3.24(s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (s, 2H) 7.73 (dd, J=8.64,1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.79 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.07 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 8.30 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 11.42 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)

N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L0-2.48).

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IB-L0-2.50).

N,N′-(6,6′-(5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-1,3-phenylene)bis(naphthalene-6,2-diyl))dimethanesulfonamide (compound IB-L0-2.76). ¹HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 3.08 (s, 6H) 3.13 (s, 3H) 5.72 (d, J=8.18Hz, 1H) 7.43 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 2H) 7.59 (s, 2H) 7.79 (m, 4H) 7.96(m, 5H) 8.14 (s, 2H) 10.05 (s, 2H) 11.48 (s, 1H).

(E)-N-(4-(1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.6). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.14 (s, 3 H) 2.70 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.68 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 6.82(s, 1H) 7.10-7.17 (m, 2H) 7.23 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.59 (d, J=8.46 Hz,2H) 9.78 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

(Z)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.10). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.23 (s, 1H) 9.74(s, 1H) 7.23 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.13 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 6.92 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.54-6.67 (m, 2H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.57 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 2.60 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 1.34 (s, 9H).

(E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)-N-(methylsulfonyl)acetamide(compound IA-L1-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.36 (s, 1H) 7.77(d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.56 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.39-7.50 (m, 3H) 7.25 (d,J=16.55 Hz, 1H) 7.19 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.74-3.85 (m, 5H) 3.54 (s, 3H)2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 1.94 (s, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

(E)-1-(3-(4-aminostryl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L1-1.13). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.74 (s, 3H) 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 5.34 (s, 1H) 6.57(d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 6.98 (s, 1H) 7.07 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.17 (s, 2H)7.30 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 7.45 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

(Z)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.20). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H),2.71 (t, J=6.71 Hz, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=6.6 Hz,2H), 7.13 (d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 7.25 (d, J=16.5 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 9.80 (bs, 1H), 10.30 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1-fluorovinyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.21). (racemic mixture (1:1) of compounds IA-L1-1.4 andIA-L1-1.5).

(E)-1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-nitrostyryl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L1-1.22).

1-{3-tert-butyl-5-[(Z)-2-chloro-2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-vinyl]-4-methoxy-phenyl}-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione(compound IA-L1-1.23).

1-{3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-[(E)-2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-propenyl]-phenyl}-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione(compound IA-L1-1.24).

1-{3-tert-Butyl-5-[(E)-2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-vinyl]-phenyl}-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione(compound IA-L1-1.25). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.33 (s, 9H)2.70-2.77 (m, 2H) 3.84 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 7.33 (s, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=4.04Hz, 2H) 7.56 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2H) 7.89 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2 H) 8.25 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 10.40 (s, 1H)

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-methoxy-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L1-1.27). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 10.33 (s, 1H)9.86 (s, 1H) 7.64 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (s,2H) 7.12 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.89 (s, 1H) 6.85 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H)3.84 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.74 (s, 3H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 1.37 (s, 9H)

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-formyl-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.6). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 3.07(s, 3H) 3.81 (s, 3H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.30 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.51 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73-7.78 (m, 2H) 7.97 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.06 (d,J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 10.15 (s, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)

N-[4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-(hydroxyimino-methyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 3.03 (s,3H) 3.79 (s, 3H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.16 (d, J=15.81 Hz, 1H)7.22 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=16.18Hz, 1H) 7.63 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.73-7.83 (m, 3H) 8.64 (s, 1H) 9.96 (s,1H) 11.42 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 11.50 (s, 1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-N-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.9). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 3.05 (s,3H) 3.20 (s, 3H) 3.37-3.49 (m, 4H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.15 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (s, 2H) 7.28 (dd,J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.87 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.49 (t, J=5.15 Hz, 1H) 9.99 (s, 1H) 11.42 (s,1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-benzoicacid ethyl ester (compound IB-L1-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.31(t, J=7.17 Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.79 (s, 3H) 4.33 (q,J=7.23 Hz, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.15-7.25 (m, 2H) 7.46(dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.52 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.71-7.81 (m, 2H) 7.90 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 11.42 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-2-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-phenyl]-vinyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.49 (s, 9H) 3.02(s, 3H) 5.69 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.22 (m, 3H) 7.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)7.51 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.78 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)7.80 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.90 (s, 1H) 11.47 (s, 1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-N,N-dimethyl-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.14). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.76 (s,3H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.91, 1.65 Hz,1H) 6.95 (d, J=16.55 Hz, 1H) 7.02 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.17-7.25 (m, 2H)7.27 (dd, J=8.64, 2.39 Hz, 1H) 7.48 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09Hz, 1H) 7.82 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 10.03 (s, 1H) 11.39-11.43 (m, 1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-N-methyl-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.17). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.77 (d,J=4.41 Hz, 3H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.72, 1.84 Hz, 1H)7.16-7.33 (m, 5H) 7.43 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.84(d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 8.37 (q, J=4.41 Hz, 1H) 10.00 (s, 1H) 11.40 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-N-(1,1-dioxo-tetrahydro-1lambda*6*-thiophen-3-yl)-5-methanesulfonylamino-N-methyl-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.18). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H)2.17-2.47 (m, 2H) 2.70 (s, 3H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.15-3.31 (m, 2H) 3.36-3.51(m, 2H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 5.37 (dt, J=17.74, 8.96 Hz, 1H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91,2.02 Hz, 1H) 6.93 (d, J=16.18 Hz, 1H) 7.05 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.19-7.35(m, 3H) 7.50 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.87 (d, J=8.82Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s, 1H) 11.38 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H).

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(5-chloro-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(Compound IB-L1-1.20). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 11.31 (s, 1H)9.77 (s, 1H) 7.53 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.23 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.17 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.01 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.53-6.71(m, 2H) 5.56 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.81 (s, 3H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 1.35 (s, 9H)

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.21). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 3.07 (s,3H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.18-7.34 (m, 5H) 7.43 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.54 (s, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (d, J=8.46 Hz,1H) 7.93 (s, 1H).

N-(3-(azetidine-1-carbonyl)-4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound (compound IB-L1-1.22). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s,9H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.18-7.34 (m, 5H)7.43 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.54 (s, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.84 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.93 (s, 1H).

2-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-5-methanesulfonylamino-N-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-N-methyl-benzamide(compound IB-L1-1.24). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.81 (s,3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 3.23 (s, 3H) 3.29 (t, J=5.33 Hz, 1H) 3.39 (t, J=4.96Hz, 1H) 3.62 (t, J=4.78 Hz, 2H) 3.82 (s, 3H) 5.68 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H)6.96-7.07 (m, 1H) 7.09-7.17 (m, 1H) 7.23-7.38 (m, 3H) 7.49 (dd, J=16.55,2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.71-7.76 (m, 1H) 7.83-7.94 (m, 1H).

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-isopropoxymethyl-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.25). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.16 (d, J=5.88 Hz,6H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.69 (dt, J=12.13, 6.07 Hz, 1H) 3.79 (s,3H) 4.59 (s, 2H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.13-7.29 (m, 4H)7.32-7.40 (m, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 9.86(s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

N-[4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-(pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.27). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H)1.73-1.89 (m, 4H) 3.03-3.12 (m, 5H) 3.51 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.76 (s, 3H)5.64 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 6.99-7.06 (m, 1H) 7.08 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H)7.19-7.31 (m, 3H) 7.46 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.82(d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 10.01 (s, 1H) 11.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H).

N-[4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-(3-hydroxy-azetidin-1-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.29). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H)2.78-2.85 (m, 2H) 2.99 (s, 3H) 3.50-3.58 (m, 2H) 3.71 (s, 2H) 3.79 (s,3H) 4.19 (td, J=12.41, 6.07 Hz, 1H) 5.29 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 1H) 5.66 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.10-7.18 (m, 2.14) 7.20 (t, J=2.21 Hz, 2H) 7.35-7.42 (m,1H) 7.63 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.76 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 9.78 (s, 1H) 11.42 (s, 1H).

N-(4-{(E)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-3-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.33). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H)1.72-1.95 (m, 4H) 2.84 (s, 2H) 2.88-2.98 (m, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.81 (s,3H) 3.86-4.23 (m, 2H) 5.63 (d, J=7.81 Hz, 1H) 7.17 (d, J=15.63 Hz, 1H)7.21-7.28 (m, 2H) 7.32-7.38 (m, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=16.11 Hz, 1H) 7.53-7.59(m, 1H) 7.61 (d, J=7.81 Hz, 1H) 7.70 (d, J=6.35 Hz, 1H) 9.42 (s, 1H)10.88 (s, 1H).

N-(4-{(Z)-2-[3-tert-Butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl]-vinyl}-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L1-1.34 ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 11.31 (s, 1H) 9.77(s, 1H) 7.53 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.23 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.17 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.01 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.53-6.71 (m,2H) 5.56 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 3.81 (s, 3 H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 1.35 (s, 9H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)-methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 1.30 (s, 9H) 2.72(t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.24 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 7.33 (s, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 2H) 7.54 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)10.08 (s, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)-3-methyl-phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ ppm 1.30 (s, 9H) 2.44(s, 3H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)7.07 (dd, J=8.46, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.13 (s, 1H) 7.33 (s, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=1.47Hz, 2H) 7.48 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.98 (s, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H)

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(phenylethyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L2-1.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.78 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 4.07 (s, 3H) 7.27 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.41-7.49 (m, 3H) 7.55-7.63 (m, 2H)10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(3-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.7). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.06 (s, 3H)7.23-7.35 (m, 3H) 7.35-7.46 (m, 3H) 9.94 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.05 (s, 3H)7.25 (dd, J=5.52, 2.94 Hz, 3 H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.55 (d, J=8.46Hz, 2H) 10.09 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.10). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.32 (s,3H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.03 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.06(s, 3H) 7.26 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.32-7.44 (m, 3H) 7.48 (s, 1H) 9.23 (s,1H) 10.37 (s, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-ethylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.15-1.28 (m, 3H)1.36 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.81 (q, J=7.72 Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s,3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.04 (s, 3H) 7.10 (dd, J=8.27, 2.02 Hz, 1H)7.14 (s, 1H) 7.25 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.50 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.01 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.13 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.05 (s, 3H)6.98-7.20 (m, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.61(t, J=8.27 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s, 2H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.13). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.10 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.05 (s, 3H)7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.42-7.61 (m, 3H) 9.89(s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.14). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.12 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 4.07 (s, 3H)7.21 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (dd, J=4.60,2.39 Hz, 2H) 7.67 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.15). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.10 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.06 (s, 3H)7.29 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.48-7.59 (m, 2H) 7.75(s, 1H) 9.65 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methoxyphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.16). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H)2.63-2.76 (m, 2H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.77 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.82 (s, 3H) 4.08(s, 3H) 6.79-6.89 (m, 1H) 6.91 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.22 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.30 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 10.35(s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.17). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.13 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.05 (s, 3H)7.29 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.40 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.52-7.69 (m, 3H) 10.06(s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.19). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.72(d, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.78 (s, 2H) 4.06 (s, 3H) 7.29 (s, 1H)7.41 (s, 1H) 7.57-7.73 (m, 1H) 7.80-7.94 (m, 2H) 9.62 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s,1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.20). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.45(s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)4.05 (s, 3H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=11.03 Hz, 1H) 9.80 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.21). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.08 (s, 3H)7.31 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.39-7.46 (m, 1H) 7.48 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.51-7.61 (m, 1H) 10.15 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.22). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.17 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 4.03 (s, 3 H)7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.88 (d, J=10.66 Hz, 1H) 10.27 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H)

N-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-1.24). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.13 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 4.07 (s, 3H)7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.55 (s, 1H) 8.29 (s,1H) 10.24 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

N-(5-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyridin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (compound IA-L2-1.26). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 4.05(s, 3H) 7.01 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.27 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.93 (dd, J=8.82, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.50 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.93(s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L2-2.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.73(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.08 (s, 3H) 3.82 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.13 (s, 3H)7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.55 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.58 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.72 (m, 2H) 7.87 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.35 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.41 (d,J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.99 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.1). NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.46 (s,3H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 4.09 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (dd, J=8.27,2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.14 (s, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.51 (m, 2H) 7.73 (d,J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 10.00 (s, 1H) 11.42 (s, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.2) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.12(s, 3H) 4.11 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.22 (dd, J=8.46,2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.50 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.33 (s,1H) 11.42 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.45(s, 3H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 4.09 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.36(m, 2H) 7.48 (d, J=10.66 Hz, 1H) 7.53 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=7.72Hz, 1H) 9.81 (s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2,6-difluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.10(s, 3H) 4.10 (s, 3H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.46-7.58 (m, 3H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.74 (s, 1H) 11.44 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.5). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.17(s, 3H) 4.07 (s, 3H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.50 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.83 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 7.89 (d, J=10.66 Hz, 1H) 10.28 (s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)finethanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.6). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.04(s, 3H) 4.12 (s, 3H) 5.64 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.68 (dd, J=8.46,2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.88 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 9.97 (s,1H) 10.30 (s, 1H) 11.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H).

methyl2-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-ethynyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate(compound IB-L2-1.7). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 3.09(s, 3H) 3.88 (s, 3H) 4.11 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.32(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.46 (m, 2H) 7.74 (m, 3H) 10.30 (s, 1H) 11.42 (d,J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

N-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.13(s, 3H) 4.11 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.53 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.66 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 2H) 7.75 (d, J=7.72 Hz,1H) 8.45 (s, 1H) 10.33 (s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

N-(5-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyrazin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.9). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 3.38(s, 3H) 4.12 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=8.09, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.94 Hz,1H) 7.55 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.32 (s, 1H) 8.62(d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 11.43 (s, 2H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.10). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 1.49(s, 9H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 4.08 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.13 (dd,J=8.27, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.30 (dd, J=6.80, 2.39 Hz, 2H) 7.43 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.56 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.01 (s, 1H) 11.41(s, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 3.11(s, 3H) 3.19 (t, J=4.92 Hz, 2H) 3.50 (t, J=4.95 Hz, 2H) 3.65 (m, 4 H)4.01 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.13 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.29(m, 2H) 7.42 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.62 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.75 (d, J=8.09Hz, 1H) 10.28 (s, 1H) 11.43 (d, J=1.56 Hz, 1H).

N-(2-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)acetamide(compound IB-L2-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.10(s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 3H) 4.08 (s, 3H) 5.66 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.04(dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.53 (m, 2H) 7.67 (s,1H) 7.73 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.50 (s, 1H) 10.13 (s, 1H) 11.44 (d, J=2.21Hz, 1H).

N-(4-((5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-1.15). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 2.46 (s, 3H) 3.06(s, 3H) 3.95 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=8.09, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (dd, J=8.46,2.19 Hz, 1H) 7.15 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.67 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.73 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.94 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 10.04 (s,1H) 11.47 (d, J=1.26 Hz, 1H).

N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-mcthoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L2-2.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.40 (s, 9H) 3.08(s, 3H) 4.17 (s, 3H) 5.67 (dd, J=7.91, 2.02 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.58 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.71 (m, 3H) 7.78 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.88(d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.35 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 8.42 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.00(s, 1H) 11.45 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-phenyl-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.1) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.27 (s, 9H) 2.53-2.61(m, 5H) 3.28 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 6.69 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.16-7.25 (m, 3H) 7.26-7.34 (m, 2H) 10.22 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-(4-(methyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.28 (s, 9H) 2.57 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.33-3.45 (m, 5H) 6.68 (d, J=1.10 Hz, 1H)7.08 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 3 H) 7.14-7.19 (m, 2H) 9.76 (s, 1H) 10.21 (s, 1H)10.43 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-phenylbenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.20 (t, J=7.35 Hz, 1H) 7.35-7.47(m, 3H) 7.64 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 7.91 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H)10.45 (s, 1H) 13.27 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.4). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H)3.24 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.38-7.49 (m, 3 H) 7.69 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 7.90 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.51 (s, 1H) 13.21 (s,1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamido) phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.5). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.02 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 7.03 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.30-7.47 (m, 3H) 7.54-7.62 (m, 1H) 7.90 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.86 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.49 (s, 1H) 13.20 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-methylpropylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.7). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.00 (d, J=6.62 Hz, 6H) 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.14 (ddd, J=19.76,13.14, 6.80 Hz, 1H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.98 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 3.78(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.22 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.59(d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.80 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H)10.43 (s, 1H) 13.30 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.9). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.78 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H)4.52 (q, J=9.44 Hz, 2H) 7.25 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)7.62 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.45 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 2H) 13.28 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(phenylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.10). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.76 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.11 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.38 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.48 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.52-7.64 (m, 3H) 7.76 (d, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 7.83 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.29 (s, 1H) 10.37 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 2H)13.21 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.89 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.18 (d, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 7.18 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.35-7.43 (m, 2H) 7.57-7.66 (m, 3H) 7.93 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.49 (s, 1H) 13.27 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(phenylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.47 (s, 2H) 7.22 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 7.26-7.33 (m, 2 H) 7.34-7.44 (m, 4H) 7.60 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.90(d, J=1.10 Hz, 1H) 9.87 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.44 (s, 1H) 13.32 (s,1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.13). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.22 (s,3H) 2.44 (s, 3H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.77 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 7.13(d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.87(d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H) 13.19 (s,1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-morpholinoethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.14). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.25-2.37 (m, 4H) 2.63-2.81 (m, 4H)3.20-3.29 (m, 2H) 3.44-3.53 (m, 4H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 7.25 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 7.89 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.83 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 10.44 (s, 1H) 13.30 (s, 1H).

2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)phenyl)-acetic acid (compound IA-L3-1.15). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ1.39 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.57 (s, 2H) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz,2H) 7.28 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.39 (d, J=0.74 Hz, 1H) 7.58 (d, J=8.46 Hz,2H) 7.90 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H) 10.44 (s, 1H) 12.34 (s, 1H) 13.31 (s,1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(N-methylsulfamoylmethyl)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.16). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 2.50 (s, 9H) 2.58 (d, J=5.15 Hz, 3H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H)3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.33 (s, 2H) 6.95 (q, J=4.78 Hz, 1H) 7.36-7.44(m, 3H) 7.66 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.91 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H)10.49 (s, 1H) 13.25 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(cyanomethoxy)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.17). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.73(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.79 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 5.18 (s, 2H) 7.08 (m, 2H)7.40 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.60 (m, 2H) 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s,1H) 10.44 (s, 1H) 13.33 (s, 1H)

N-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.18). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.73(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2.14) 3.78 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 4.43 (s, 2H) 6.97 (m, 2.14)7.40 (m, 2H) 7.53 (m, 3H) 7.89 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.40 (m, 2H) 13.41(s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.20). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.27 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.45 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.57-7.66 (m, 1H) 7.77 (d, J=1.84Hz, 1H) 7.81-7.89 (m, 2H) 8.02 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H) 10.64(s, 1H) 12.99 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.21). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.22 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 7.44 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.92 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.96 (s,4H) 10.41 (s, 1H) 10.75 (s, 1H) 12.89 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-sulfamoylphenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.22). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40(s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.39-7.49 (m,2H) 7.61-7.74 (m, 4H) 7.93 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.01 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H)10.39 (s, 1H) 10.42 (s, 1H) 12.93 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-phenylbenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.24). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.70-3.86 (m, 5H) 7.10 (t, J=7.35 Hz, 1H) 7.24-7.44 (m,4H) 7.73 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-[4-(methanesulfonyl-methyl-amino)-phenyl]-2-methoxy-5-(3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.25). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.84(t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.94 (s, 3H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 3.22 (s, 3H) 3.71-3.81 (m,5H) 7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 7.75 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.51 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(3-methyl-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.26). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.84 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.94 (s, 3H) 3.04 (s, 3H) 3.22 (s, 3H) 3.71-3.81 (m, 5H)7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)7.75 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.51 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(2-ethylphenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-1.28).

2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)-acetic acid (compound IA-L3-1.30). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.53 (s, 2H) 3.73-3.82 (m, 5H)7.23 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, 1H) 7.66 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 12.29 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-methylsulfamoyl methyl)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.31). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.58 (d, J=4.78 Hz, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 3.72-3.84 (m, 5H) 4.29 (s, 2H) 6.89 (q, J=4.78 Hz, 1H) 7.29 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.31-7.40 (m, 3H) 7.72 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H)10.46 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.32).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.33). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 3.76-3.82 (m, 2H) 6.73 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 7.25 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.50 (d, J=9.19 Hz,2H) 9.25 (s, 1H) 10.11 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.34).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.35).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.36).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.37).

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(cyanomethoxy)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.38). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.76 (m, 5H) 5.15 (s, 2H) 7.07 (m, 2H) 7.29 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (m, 2H) 10.35 (m, 2H)

N-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.39). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.78 (m, 5H) 4.40 (s, 2H) 6.95 (m, 2H) 7.27 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (s, 1H) 7.51 (s, 1H) 7.64(m, 2H) 10.26 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenyl)-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.40).

4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenylmethanesulfonate (compound IA-L3-1.41). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37(s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.43 (s, 3H) 3.73-3.83 (m, 5H) 7.30 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.33-7.39 (m, 3H) 7.82 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H)10.58 (s, 1H).

N-(4-acetylphenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.42). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 6.02 (s, 1H)6.55 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (dd, J=11.77, 2.57 Hz, 2H) 7.66 (d, J=8.82Hz, 1H) 7.83-7.92 (m, 2H) 7.92-8.04 (m, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.75 (s, 1H).

ethyl3-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)-3-oxopropanoate (compound IA-L3-1.43). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6)δ ppm 1.19 (t, J=7.17 Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)3.61-3.83 (m, 5H) 4.06-4.20 (m, 4H) 7.35 (dd, J=12.13, 2.57 Hz, 2H)7.84-7.91 (m, 2H) 7.96-8.06 (m, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.80 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(3-carbamoyl-phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.44).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.45).

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-chloro-phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.46).

N-(4-acetamidophenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.47). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 10.35 (s, 1H), 10.31(s, 1H), 9.91 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.33 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H), 3.58-3.93 (m, 5H), 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl-amino)-2-oxoethyl acetate (compound IA-L3-1.48). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO d6) δ 10.35 (s, 2H), 10.06 (s, 1H), 7.64-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d,J=9.19 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H), 4.63(s, 2H), 3.60-3.90 (m, 5H), 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H), 1.39(s, 9H).

Methyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenylcarbamate (compound IA-L3-1.49). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 10.35(s, 1H), 10.28 (s, 1H), 9.59 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H),3.69-3.88 (m, 5H), 3.66 (s, 3H), 2.71 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H).

Tert-butyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)-phenylcarbamate(compound IA-L3-1.50). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 1.47 (s,9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.71-3.84 (m, 5H) 7.27 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.32 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.40 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.59 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)9.29 (s, 1H) 10.25 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-methylpropyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.52). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 0.99 (d, J=6.62 Hz,6H) 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.03-2.25 (m, 1H) 2.71 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.94 (d,J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 3.69-3.84 (m, 5H) 7.18 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.67 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.66 (s, 1H)10.36 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(2-hydroxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-1.53). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.19 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H)3.69-3.86 (m, 7H) 4.93 (t, J=5.70 Hz, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.28(d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.60(s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.54). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO d6) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.21 (s, 3H) 3.25-3.31(m, 2H) 3.66 (t, J=6.07 Hz, 2H) 3.71-3.83 (m, 5H) 7.19 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.67 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 9.67 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.55). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.71-3.85 (m, 5H) 4.46 (q, J=9.93 Hz, 2H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.70 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 10.32 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(2-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.56). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 1.37 (s, 9H)2.44-2.49 (m, 2H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.90-2.96 (m, 2H) 3.18 (dd,J=9.01, 5.70 Hz, 2H) 3.35-3.41 (m, 4H) 3.73-3.81 (m, 5H) 4.41 (s, 2H)7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.68 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 9.65 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(phenylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.57). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.72-3.84 (m, 5H) 4.43 (s, 2H) 7.18 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)7.25-7.41 (m, 7H) 7.68 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.75 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H)10.38 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-morpholinoethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.58). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.28-2.35 (m, 4H) 2.63-2.75 (m, 4H) 3.20-3.28(m, 2H) 3.46-3.54 (m, 4H) 3.72-3.82 (m, 5H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.28(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.70(s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-isoxazole-4-sulfonylamino)-phenyl]-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.59). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.22(s, 3H) 2.44 (s, 3H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.77 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H)7.13 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.59 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)7.87 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H) 13.19(s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(phenylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.60). NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.35(s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.71 (s, 3H) 3.75 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)7.05 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.24 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.51-7.64 (m, 5H) 7.70-7.80 (m, 2H) 10.17 (s, 1H) 10.31 (s, 1H) 10.34(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.62). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.94 (s, 3H) 3.22(s, 3H) 3.73-3.84 (m, 5H) 7.29 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.34 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.40 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.75 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.50(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-ethylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-1.63). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSOd6) δ ppm 1.01 (t, J=6.99 Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)2.97 (s, 3H) 3.64 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 3.74-3.83 (m, 5H) 7.22-7.48 (m, 4H)7.77 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.53 (s, 1H).

(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylpivalate (compound IA-L3-1.65). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.19 (s,9H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.17 (s, 3H) 3.74-3.82 (m, 5H)5.56 (s, 2H) 7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.80 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.58 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(N-(cyclopropylmethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compoundIA-L3-1.66). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 0.09 (d, J=4.78 Hz, 2H)0.40 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 2H) 0.84 (d, 1H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.43 Hz,2H) 2.97 (s, 3H) 3.47 (d, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.68-3.88 (m, 5H) 7.19-7.54 (m,4H) 7.77 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.53 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(4-methoxy-benzyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.67). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H)2.64-2.79 (m, 2H) 3.06 (s, 3H) 3.69 (s, 3H) 3.76 (s, 3H) 3.75-3.83 (m,2H) 4.75 (s, 2H) 6.83 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.16 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H)7.24-7.39 (m, 4H) 7.65 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.35 (s, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)propionamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.70). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.93 (t, J=7.35Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.12 (q, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)3.52 (s, 3H) 3.78 (m, 5 H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.44 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.83 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.64(s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)butyramido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.71). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.79 (t, J=7.35Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.48 (m, 2H) 2.09 (t, J=7.17 Hz, 2H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.52 (s, 3H) 3.78 (m, 5H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.43 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.83 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.37(s, 1H) 10.65 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)isobutyramido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.72). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.99 (d, J=6.62Hz, 6H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.29-2.41 (m, 1H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.51 (s,3H) 3.75-3.83 (m, 5H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.48 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.84 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.66 (s,1H)

Methyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate (compound IA-L3-1.73). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.56 (s, 3H) 3.72(s, 3H) 3.74-3.84 (m, 5H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (dd, J=5.70, 2.76Hz, 3H) 7.77 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.58 (s, 1H)

Ethyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)-phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate(compound IA-L3-1.74). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.16 (t, J=7.17Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.56 (s, 3H) 3.73-3.84 (m,5H) 4.20 (q, J=6.99 Hz, 2H) 7.26-7.41 (m, 4H) 7.77 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)10.37 (s, 1H) 10.58 (s, 1H)

Isobutyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate (compound IA-L3-1.76). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.79 (d, J=6.99 Hz, 6H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.74-1.92 (m, 1H)2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.56 (s, 3H) 3.73-3.83 (m, 5H) 3.94 (d, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 7.29-7.41 (m, 4H) 7.78 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.58(s, 1H)

2-methoxyethyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate (compound IA-L3-1.77). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.19 (s,3H) 3.46-3.52 (m, 2H) 3.57 (s, 3H) 3.72-3.84 (m, 5H) 4.28 (dd, J=5.52,3.68 Hz, 2H) 7.27-7.42 (m, 4H) 7.78 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H)10.58 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.78). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.19 (s, 3H) 3.74 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.35(dd, 2H) 7.95 (dd, 4H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 10.86 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.79). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.29 (s, 3H) 3.77-3.85 (m, 5H) 7.43 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.45-7.49 (m, 1H) 7.50 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.77-7.85 (m, 1H) 7.95 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 8.45 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 10.39 (s, 2H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-sulfamoylphenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.80). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.73-3.89 (m, 5H) 7.34 (t, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d,J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.66 (t, J=7.17 Hz, 1H) 7.72 (s,2H) 7.91 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 8.48 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.31 (s, 1H) 10.39(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(3-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.81).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.82).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methyl-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.83). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.26 (s, 3H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.98(s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.83 (s, 3H) 7.04 (m, 2 H) 7.33 (m, 2H)7.47 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 9.65 (s, 1H) 9.78 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H)

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.84). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 1.38(s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)3.84 (s, 3H) 7.33 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz, H) 7.55 (m, 2H)7.67 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 10.03 (s, 1H) 10.18 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.85). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.68-2.76 (m, 2H) 3.00 (s, 3H) 3.75-3.87 (m, 8H)6.84 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.94 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=2.94Hz, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.93-7.99 (m, 1H) 9.59 (s, 1H) 9.68 (s,1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(5-acetylamino-2-methoxy-phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.86).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)-3-nitrophenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.87). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.84 (s, 1H) 10.37(s, 1H) 9.71 (s, 1H) 8.52 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.98 (dd, J=9.01, 2.39 Hz,1H) 7.62 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (dd, J=12.50, 2.57 Hz, 2H) 3.71-3.83(m, 5H) 3.11 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 1.38 (s, 9H).

butyric acid({4-[3-tert-butyl-5-(3-butyryloxymethyl-2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzoylamino]-phenyl}-methanesulfonyl-amino)-methylester (compound IA-L3-1.88). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-D6) δ ppm 0.88 (m,6H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.55 (m, 4H) 2.26 (t, J=7.17 Hz, 2H) 2.39 (t, J=7.17Hz, 2H) 2.95 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 3.81 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 5.57 (s, 2H) 5.68 (s, 2H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.38(d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.79 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.60(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)-3-sulfamoylthiophen-2-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.89). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.70-2.78 (m, 2H) 2.97 (s, 3H) 3.78(t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 4.36 (d, J=6.99 Hz, 2H) 7.14 (s, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=2.21Hz, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.60 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 1H) 7.82 (s, 2H)10.42 (s, 1H) 11.43 (s, 1H) 11.93 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidemethyl)-3-sulfamoylthiophen-2-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.90). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.97 (s, 3H)3.73 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 4.36 (d, J=5.52 Hz, 2H) 7.06 (s,1H) 7.47 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.57 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 1H 7.61 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 7.70 (s, 2H) 10.40 (s, 1H) 11.56 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.91). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.86 (s, 3H) 3.79(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.10 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 6.98 (s, 1H) 7.04 (d, J=1.47Hz, 1H) 7.42 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.55 (t, J=6.25 Hz, 1H) 7.89 (d, J=2.21Hz, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H) 11.68 (s, 1H) 12.95 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.94). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.85 (s, 3H) 3.67(s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.07 (d, J=5.88 Hz, 2 H) 6.82 (d, J=1.84Hz, 1H) 6.87 (s, 1H) 7.28-7.32 (m, 1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.49 (t,J=6.25 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 11.59 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-((N-methylmethylsulfonamido)methyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.95). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.70(s, 3H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.92 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H)4.18 (s, 2 H) 7.01 (m, 2H) 7.42 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.89 (d, J=2.57 Hz,1H) 10.41 (s, 1H) 11.68 (s, 1H) 12.92 (s, 1H).

tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)thiophen-3-yl)methyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate(compound IA-L3-1.96). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 1.48(s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.30 (s, 3H) 3.67 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.66 (s, 2H) 6.77-6.87 (m, 2H) 7.30 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.36 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 11.63 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-((N-methylmethylsulfonamido)methyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.97). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.70(m, 5H) 2.91 (s, 3H) 3.68 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.15 (s, 2H)6.80 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 6.94 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.36 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 11.59 (s, 1H).

tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)thiophen-3-yl)methyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate(compound IA-L3-1.98). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 1.47(s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.35 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)4.68 (s, 2H) 6.96 (s, 1H) 7.04 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz,1H) 7.88 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H) 11.70 (s, 1H) 12.92 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyridin-3-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.99). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.28 (s, 3H) 3.77 (m, 5H) 7.01 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H)7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.07 (dd, J=8.82, 2.57Hz, 1H) 8.61 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.49 (s, br, 1H) 10.50(s, 1H).

N-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-1.100). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37(s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.74 (s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)7.06 (d, J=9.56 Hz, 1H) 7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.37 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.99 (s, 2H) 8.04 (dd, J=9.56, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 8.53 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H)10.38 (s, 1H) 10.67 (s, 1H) 13.64 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(5-(N-(methylsulfonyl)methylsulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.101). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.38 (s, 9H)2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.58 (s, 6H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.80 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 7.36 (m, 2 H) 8.06 (dd, J=8.82, 2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.30 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H)8.51 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 11.10 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(5-(methylsulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.102). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.02 (s, 3H) 3.74 (s, 3H)3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.35 (m, 2H) 7.71 (dd, J=8.82, 2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.18(m, 2H) 9.81 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.74 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-((1r,4r)-4-(methylsulfonamido)cyclohexyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.103). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.32 (d, 11H)1.91 (s, 2H) 2.65-2.78 (m, 4H) 2.91 (s, 3H) 3.07 (s, 2H) 3.39 (s, 2H)3.66-3.80 (m, 5H) 7.03 (d, J=7.35 Hz, 1H) 7.12 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.25(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.19 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(thiazol-2-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.104). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.56-1.68 (m, 9H)2.92 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.90-4.07 (m, 2H) 7.27-7.70 (m, 2H) 7.80 (d,J=4.04 Hz, 1H) 8.03 (s, 1H) 10.51 (s, 1H) 14.06 (d, J=116.92 Hz, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.105). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.34 (s, 9H)2.74 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 3.86 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.09-7.90(m, 7H) 9.62 (s, 1H) 10.24 (s, 1H) 10.43 (s, 1H).

N-(4-aminophenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-1.107). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s,9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.71-3.83 (m, 5H) 7.26-7.39 (m, 4H) 7.82 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.95 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.57 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(N-allylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.108). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H)2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.70-3.83 (m, 5H) 4.25 (d, J=5.88Hz, 2H) 5.00-5.24 (m, 2H) 5.68-5.84 (m, 1H) 7.29 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)7.30-7.41 (m, 3H) 7.74 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.51 (s, 1H).

5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-isopropyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.111). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm1.22 (d, J=6.71 Hz, 6H) 2.72 (t, J=6.71 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.23-3.39(m, 1H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.71 Hz, 2H) 7.19 (d, J=9.16 Hz, 2H)7.31 (d, J=2.44 Hz, 1H) 7.38 (d, J=2.44 Hz, 1H) 7.69 (d, J=9.16 Hz, 2H)9.55 (s, 1H) 10.29 (s, 1H) 10.34 (s, 1H).

5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-ethyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.112). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm1.20 (t, J=7.35 Hz, 3H) 2.60-2.78 (m, 4H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.69-3.84 (m, 5H)7.19 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 7.27-7.41 (m, 2H) 7.69 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.59(s, 1H) 10.31 (s, 1H) 10.38 (s, 1H).

5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.113). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm1.17 (t, J=7.54 Hz, 3H) 2.54-2.66 (m, 2H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.99(s, 3H) 3.78 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.24 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.37 (d, J=1.84Hz, 1H) 7.62 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.87 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.72 (s, 1H)10.40 (s, 1H) 10.43 (s, 1H) 12.70 (s, 1H).

5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.114). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 2.72 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H) 2.97 (s, 3H) 3.76 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 6.99 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H)7.22 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (dd, J=8.82, 2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.65 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 7.87 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.66 (s, 1H) 10.38 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 2H)11.83 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(3-(2-(ethylamino)-2-oxoethyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-(2-(ethylamino)-2-oxoethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.115). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 0.92-1.04 (m,6H) 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.88 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.01-3.08 (m, 4H) 3.09 (s, 3H)3.75 (s, 3H) 3.81 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.22 (d, J=5.52 Hz, 4H) 7.30 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.31-7.37 (m, 1H) 7.47 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.74 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 7.88-8.04 (m, 2 H) 10.53 (s, 1H).

(3-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-(N-(pivaloyloxymethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenylcarbamoyl)phenyl)-2,6-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)methyl pivalate (compoundIA-L3-1.116). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.11 (s, 9H) 1.19 (s, 9H)1.38 (s, 9H) 2.95 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.17 (s, 3H) 3.77 (s, 3H) 3.81 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 5.56 (s, 2H) 5.67 (s, 2H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.38(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=9.19 Hz, 2H) 7.80 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.61(s, 1H).

5-(3-((1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-1.117). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H)2.87 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.76-3.85 (m, 4H)3.87-3.96 (m, 4H) 5.07 (t, J=4.96 Hz, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.32(dd, J=13.97, 2.57 Hz, 2H) 7.69 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.60 (s, 1H) 10.40(s, 1H).

5-(3-allyl-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-allylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.118). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H)2.78-2.93 (m, 2H) 3.01 (s, 3H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 3.76-3.85 (m, 2H) 4.25 (d,J=5.88 Hz, 4H) 4.94-5.29 (m, 4H) 5.67-5.96 (m, 1H) 7.00-7.21 (m, 1H)7.31 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35-7.42 (m, 3H) 7.74 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.52(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.119). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (s, 9H) 2.73 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.05 (s, 3H) 3.74-3.81(m, 5H) 6.84 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.95 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.30 (d,J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.39 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.89 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.82 (s,1H) 10.06 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H) 13.50 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)phenyl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-1.120). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.89 (s, 3H) 3.69-3.88(m, 5H) 4.15 (d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 7.00-7.16 (m, 1H) 7.26-7.40 (m, 3H) 7.59(t, J=6.43 Hz, 1H) 7.65 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H)10.44 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(2,5-dimethoxyphenylsulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.121). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO d6) δ 1.35 (s, 9H) 2.69(t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.71 (s, 6H) 3.75 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.85 (s, 3H)7.06 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.13 (s, 2H) 7.22 (dd, J=3.68, 2.21 Hz, 2H) 7.31(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.53 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.87 (s, 1H) 10.28 (s, 1H)10.34 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(2-hydroxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide(compound IA-L3-1.122). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71(t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.19 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.69-3.86 (m, 7H) 4.93 (t,J=5.70 Hz, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.28 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.33 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 9.60 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.38(s, 1H).

(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate (compound IA-L3-1.123). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 0.90 (t,J=7.54 Hz, 3H) 1.38 (s, 9H) 1.57 (m, 2H) 2.39 (t, J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 2.71(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 3.77 (m, 5H) 5.57 (s, 2H) 7.30 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.35 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.41 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.79 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.57 (s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(quinolin-6-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-2.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.41 (s, 9H) 2.75 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.77-3.86 (m, 2H) 7.45 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.68 (dd,J=8.46, 4.41 Hz, 1H) 7.98 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.11 (s, 2H) 8.44 (s, 1H)8.58 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 8.96 (dd, J=4.41, 1.47 Hz, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H)10.81 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-oxoindolin-5-yl)benzamide(compound IA-L3-2.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.50 (s, 2H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 6.78(d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.26 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.48(dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.64 (s, 1H) 10.24 (s, 1H) 10.34 (s, 1H) 10.35(s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(2,2-dioxo-1,3-dihydrobenzo[c]thiophen-5-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-2.3). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.71 (t, J=6.43 Hz, 2H) 3.70-3.85 (m, 5H)4.45 (s, 2H) 4.53 (s, 2H) 7.29 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.32-7.40 (m, 2H) 7.62(dd, J=8.27, 1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.86 (s, 1H) 10.36 (s, 1H) 10.54 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)benzamide (compound IA-L3-2.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.44 (t, 2H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.86 (t,J=7.35 Hz, 2H) 3.77 (t, 2H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 6.82 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 1H) 7.26(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.45 (dd, J=8.46, 2.21 Hz,1H) 7.57 (d, 1H) 10.05 (s, 1H) 10.24 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-N-(2,2-dioxo-1,3-dihydrobenzo[c]thiophen-5-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide (compound IA-L3-2.5). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (s, 9H) 2.74 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 4.49 (s, 2H) 4.55 (s, 2H) 7.42 (dd, J=4.96, 2.76 Hz, 2 H) 7.59 (dd,J=8.27, 1.65 Hz, 1H) 7.74 (s, 1H) 7.90 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 10.40 (s, 1H)10.54 (s, 1H) 13.15 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide(compound IB-L3-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 2.50 (s, 9H) 2.94(s, 3H) 3.79 (s, 3H) 5.66 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 1H) 7.14-7.25 (m, 2H) 7.39 (s,2H) 7.62-7.75 (m, 3H) 9.60 (s, 1H) 10.44 (s, 1H) 11.42 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamide)phenyl)benzamide(compound IB-L3-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.99 (s,3H) 5.70 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.24 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.46 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.61 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.76 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.03 (d,J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 9.75 (s, 1H) 10.45 (s, 1H) 11.48 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 13.52(s, 1H)

3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IB-L3-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.37 (s, 9H) 1.82 (s, 3H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 3.80 (s, 3H) 5.63(s, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.34 (s, 2H) 7.69 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H)9.60 (s, 1H) 10.41 (s, 1H) 11.27 (s, 1H).

3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-(6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide (compound IB-L3-1.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.39 (s, 9H) 1.86 (s, 3H) 2.99 (s, 3H) 5.68 (s, 1H) 7.24(d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.40 (s, 1H) 7.61 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.95 (s, 1H)9.74 (s, 1H) 10.39 (s, 1H) 11.35 (s, 1H) 13.57 (s, 1H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide (compound IA-L4-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 1.29 (s, 9H)2.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 3.09 (s, 3H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 7.08 (t,J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.30 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.67 (dd, J=6.99, 1.84 Hz, 2H)7.95 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.16 (s, 1H) 10.19 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H)

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.28 (s, 1H) 10.17(s, 1H) 8.99 (s, 1H) 8.04 (d, J=6.99 Hz, 2H) 7.49-7.67 (m, 3H) 7.22 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.73 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.70 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.29 (s, 1H) 10.25(br s, 1H) 10.11 (s, 1H) 9.02 (s, 1H) 8.02 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.30 (d,J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.19 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.06 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.73 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.10 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)benzamide (compound IA-L4-1.4). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.95 (s, 3H) 3.73 (t, J=6.80 Hz,2H) 4.61 (s, 2H) 7.07 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.21 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.57(d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 8.05 (d, J=8.09 Hz, 2H) 8.95 (s, 1H) 10.16 (s, 1H)10.29 (s, 1H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-nitrobenzamide (compound IA-L4-1.5). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.28 (s,1H) 10.26 (s, 1H) 8.91 (s, 1H) 8.38 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 8.26 (d, J=9.20Hz, 2H) 7.19 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.73 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 2.70 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 1.40 (s, 9H).

4-amino-N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.6). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.29 (s, 1H) 9.95 (s,1H) 9.46 (s, 1H) 7.79 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 7.16 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.03(d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.61 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 5.90 (s, 2H) 3.72 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H) 2.70 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.7). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.36 (s, 1H) 9.81 (s,1H) 7.36 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 7.15 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 7.05 (d, J=2.21 Hz,1H) 6.92 (d, J=8.46 Hz, 2H) 3.65-3.90 (m, 2H) 3.41 (s, 3H) 3.17 (d,J=5.52 Hz, 3H) 2.88 (s, 3H) 2.66-2.76 (m, 2H) 1.03 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.8). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.33 (s, 1H) 9.98 (s,1H) 8.00-8.07 (m, 2 H) 7.49-7.64 (m, 3H) 7.38 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.13(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.77 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.72 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 1.37 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.33 (s, 1H) 10.31(s, 1H) 10.20 (s, 1H) 8.21 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 8.02 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H)7.01-7.07 (m, 2H) 6.96 (dd, J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 4.03-4.07 (m, 3H)3.79-3.82 (m, 3H) 3.76 (t, J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.14 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IA-L4-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.33 (s, 1H) 10.23(s, 1H) 10.02 (s, 1H) 7.52-7.65 (m, 2H) 7.20-7.33 (m, 2H) 7.09 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.71-3.82 (m, 5H) 3.11 (s, 3H) 2.71 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H)1.35 (s, 9H).

N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide(compound IB-L4-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (s, 9H) 3.14 (s,3H) 3.84 (s, 3H) 4.06 (s, 3H) 5.65 (dd, J=7.72, 2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.96 (dd,J=8.46, 1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.04 (d, J=1.84 Hz, 1H) 7.09 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H)7.71 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H) 8.01 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 1H) 8.28 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)10.27 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H) 11.41 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H).

{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (compound IA-L5-1-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δppm 7.36 (s, 1H) 7.03 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 6.77 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 4.43(s, 1H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.66 (s, 2H) 3.44-3.61 (m, 1H) 2.88-3.01(m, 1H) 2.81 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.22 (s, 2H) 1.98 (s, 2H) 1.44 (s, 9H)1.39 (s, 9H) 1.28-1.71 (m, 2H)

N-{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidin-3-ylmethyl}-methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L5-1-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 7.45 (s, 1H) 7.03(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.78 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 4.37 (s, 1H) 3.81 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H) 3.58-3.73 (m, 2H) 3.07 (s, 2H) 2.92 (s, 3H) 2.81 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 1.72-1.95 (m, 4H) 1.49-1.72 (m, 4H) 1.39 (s, 9H)

1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester (compound IA-L5-1-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm7.39 (s, 1H) 7.03 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.78 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 4.09-4.22(m, 2H) 3.79 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.67 (s, 2 H) 3.05 (s, 1H) 2.81 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 2.51-2.69 (m, 1H) 2.38 (s, 1H) 2.15 (s, 1H) 1.88-2.07 (m,1H) 1.70-1.85 (m, 1H) 1.46-1.69 (m, 3H) 1.39 (s, 9H) 1.21-1.30 (m, 3H)

1-[3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3-methyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione;compound with trifluoroacetic acid (compound IA-L5-1-1.4).

1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-4-carboxylicacid methyl ester (compound IA-L5-1-1.5). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm7.38 (s, 1H) 7.03 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.77 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.79 (t,J=6.80 Hz, 2H) 3.69 (s, 3H) 3.66 (s, 2H) 2.97 (s, 2H) 2.80 (t, J=6.80Hz, 2H) 2.30-2.46 (m, 1H) 2.17 (s, 2H) 1.91-2.03 (m, 2H) 1.83 (s, 2H)1.39 (s, 9H)

1-[3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-((R)-3-hydroxy-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione;compound with trifluoroacetic acid (compound IA-L5-1-1.6).

1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid diethylamide, trifluoroacetic acid salt (compound IA-L5-1-1.7).

1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid amide, trifluoroacetic acid salt (compound IA-L5-1-1.8).

4-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperazine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester (compound IA-L5-1-1.10). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δppm 7.37 (s, 1H) 7.05 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.80 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 3.79(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.69 (s, 2H) 3.34-3.61 (m, 2H) 2.81 (t, J=6.62 Hz,2H) 2.52 (s, 2H) 1.56 (s, 4H) 1.46 (s, 9H) 1.39 (s, 9H)

N-{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-pyrrolidin-3-yl}-methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L5-1-1.11). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 7.48 (s, 1H) 7.04(d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 6.81 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 4.66 (s, 1H) 4.04-4.17 (m,2H) 3.80 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2 H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 2.85-2.93 (m, 1H) 2.82 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.65-2.76 (m, 1H) 2.50-2.64 (m, 1H) 2.34-2.49 (m, 1H)1.73-1.89 (m, 1H) 1.39 (s, 9H)

{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-pyrrolidin-3-yl}-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester (compound IA-L5-1-1.12). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δppm 7.38 (s, 1H) 7.01-7.04 (m, 1H) 6.77-6.80 (m, 1H) 4.66-4.75 (m, 1H)4.16-4.27 (m, 1H) 3.80 (t, 2H) 3.68-3.87 (m, 2H) 2.81 (t, 2H) 2.26-2.96(m, 5H) 1.49-1.74 (m, 2H) 1.43 (s, 9H) 1.40 (s, 9H)

1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((2,6-dimethylmorpholino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (compound IA-L5-1-1.13).

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-(morpholinomethyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (compound IA-L5-1-1.14).

1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-((1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione(compound IA-L5-1-2.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 10.23 (s, 1H), 7.48(d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=2.6Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 6.98 (m, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.72(s, 3H), 3.66 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.62 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 1.37 (s, 9H)

N-(1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L5-1-2.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 9.38 (s, 1H) 7.46 (s,1H) 7.09 (d, J=2.21 Hz, 1H) 6.94-7.06 (m, 2H) 6.91 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H)6.23-6.31 (m, 1H) 5.37 (d, J=6.99 Hz, 1H) 3.77-3.89 (m, 3H) 3.04-3.12(m, 2H) 2.97 (s, 3H) 2.78-2.96 (m, 3H) 1.94-2.04 (m, 2H) 1.39 (s, 9H).

N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide (compound IA-L5-2-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.25 (s,9H) 2.69 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.83 (s, 4H) 2.91 (s, 3H) 3.75 (t, J=6.62Hz, 2H) 6.99-7.21 (m, 7H) 9.60 (s, 1H) 10.31 (s, 1H).

methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate (compound IB-L5-2-1.1). ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.34 (s, 9H) 2.83-2.92 (m, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 3.14 (dd,J=10.30, 5.88 Hz, 2H) 3.75 (s, 3H) 3.83 (s, 3H) 5.64 (d, J=7.72 Hz, 1H)7.13 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.20 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.28-7.36 (m, 2H)7.61-7.71 (m, 2 H) 9.88 (s, 1H) 11.39 (s, 1H)

N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IB-L5-2-1.2). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.39 (s, 1H), 9.60(s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (m, 3H), 7.17 (m, 3H), 5.64 (d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.88 (bs, 4H), 1.35 (s, 9H)

N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzyloxy)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L6-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.69(t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.89 (s, 3H) 3.71-3.76 (m, 2H) 3.78 (s, 3H) 5.05 (s,2H) 6.96-7.12 (m, 2H) 7.10-7.21 (m, 2H) 7.23 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.32 (d,J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 9.39 (s, 1H) 10.32 (s, 1H).

1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((cyclohexyl(ethyl)amino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (compound IA-L9-1.1).

1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (compound IA-L9-1.2).

N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzylamino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L9-1.3). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (s, 9H) 2.66 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.82 (s, 3H) 3.65 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.24 (d, J=5.15 Hz,2H) 6.10 (t, J=5.52 Hz, 1H) 6.64 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 6.98 (d, J=8.82 Hz,2H) 7.03 (s, 2H) 8.79 (s, 1H) 9.04 (s, 1H) 10.22 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzylamino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L9-1.4). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.36 (s, 9H), 2.65 (t,J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 3.68 (t, 6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.25(d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (m, 1H), 6.55 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),10.23 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L11-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.36 (s, 9H) 2.70 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 2.96 (s, 3H) 3.64 (s, 3H) 3.76 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.27(s, 2H) 7.10-7.26 (m, 4H) 7.32-7.41 (m, 2H) 9.67 (s, 1H) 10.37 (s, 1H).

N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)acetyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide(compound IA-L12-1.1). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.33 (s, 9H) 2.68 (t,J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 3.12 (s, 3H) 3.61 (s, 3H) 3.72 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H) 4.36(s, 2H) 7.01 (d, J=2.94 Hz, 1H) 7.15 (d, J=2.57 Hz, 1H) 7.29 (d, J=8.82Hz, 2H) 8.04 (d, J=8.82 Hz, 2H) 10.29 (s, 1H) 10.35 (s, 1H).

The following compounds can be prepared utilizing the above discussion:

TABLE A

IA-L1-1.2

IA-L1-1.7

IA-L1-1.15

IA-L2-1.5

IA-L2-1.6

TABLE B

compound R⁵ substituent(s) IA-L3-1.23 —OH -2-OCH₃— IA-L3-1.29 —OCH₃-4-C(H)₂N(H)S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.61 —OCH₃

IA-L3-1.68 —OCH₃ -4-N[C(H)₂C(H)═CH₂]S(O)₂CH₃ IA-L3-1.75 —OCH₃-4-N[C(O)OC(H)₂C(H)₂CH₃]S(O)₂CH₃

HCV Polymerase Inhibition Assay

Either two-fold serial dilutions (fractional inhibition assay) or anarrower range of dilutions spanning the IC₅₀ of the inhibitor (tightbinding assay) of the inhibitors were incubated with 20 mM Tris-Cl pH7.4, 2 mM MnCl₂, 1 mM dithiothreitol, 1 mM ethylene diamine tetraaceticacid (EDTA), 60 to 125 μM GTP and 20 to 50 nM Δ21 NS5B (HCV Strain 1B(BK, Genbank accession number M58335, or H77, Genbank accession numberAF011751)) for 15 min at room temperature. The reaction was initiated bythe addition of 20 μM CTP, 20 μM ATP, 1 μM³H-UTP (10 mCi/umol), 5 nMtemplate RNA and 0.1 U/μl RNase inhibitor (RNasin, Promega), and allowedto proceed for 2 to 4 h at room temperature. Reaction volume was 50 ul.The reaction was terminated by the addition of 1 volume of 4 mM sperminein 10 mM Tris-Cl pH 8.0, 1 mM EDTA. After incubation for at least 15 minat room temperature, the precipitated RNA was captured by filteringthrough a GF/B filter (Millipore) in a 96 well format. The filter platewas washed three times with 200 μl each of 2 mM spermine, 10 mM Tris-ClpH 8.0, 1 mM EDTA, and 2 times with ethanol. After air-drying, 30 μl ofMicroscint 20 scintillation cocktail (Packard) was added to each well,and the retained cpm were determined by scintillation counting. IC₅₀values were calculated by a two-variable nonlinear regression equationusing an uninhibited control and a fully inhibited control sample todetermine the minimum and maximum for the curve. Tight-binding assayswere performed on those compounds exhibiting IC₅₀ values less than 0.005μM in the fractional inhibition assay in order to more precisely measurethe IC₅₀ values. Retained cpm were plotted vs. inhibitor concentrationand fit to equation 1 using non-linear regression (ref. 1) to obtain theIC₅₀ values:

Retained cpm=A[sqrt{(IC ₅₀ +I _(t) −E _(t))̂2+4*IC ₅₀ *E _(t)}−(IC ₅₀ +I_(t) −E _(t))]  (eqn 1)

where A=Vmax[S]/2(Km+[S]); It=total inhibitor concentration and Et=totalactive concentration of enzyme.

Ref. Morrison, J. F. and S. R. Stone. 1985. Approaches to the study andanalysis of the inhibition of enzymes by slow- and tight-bindinginhibitors. Comments Mol. Cell. Biophys. 2: 347-368.

The sequence of the template RNA used was: 5′-GGGCGAAUUG GGCCCUCUAGAUGCAUGCUC GAGCGGCCGC CAGUGUGAUG GAUAUCUGCA GAAUUCGCCC UUGGUGGCUCCAUCUUAGCC CUAGUCACGG CUAGCUGUGA AAGGUCCGUG AGCCGCUUGA CUGCAGAGAGUGCUGAUACU GGCCUCUCUG CAGAUCAAGUC-3′

When tested by the above method, the compounds of this invention inhibitHCV polymerase 1A and/or 1B. The legend in the table below is asfollows: A—IC₅₀≦0.01 uM; B—0.1 uM≧IC₅₀>0.01 uM; C—1 uM≧IC₅₀>0.1 uM; andD—IC₅₀>1 uM; ND—not determined

TABLE IC₅₀ compound 1a 1b compound 1a 1b IA-L0-1.1 A B IA-L0-1.2 B BIA-L0-1.3 C C IA-L0-1.4 B B IA-L0-1.5 C C IA-L0-1.6 B B IA-L0-1.7 D CIA-L0-1.8 C C IA-L0-1.9 B C IA-L0-1.10 D D IA-L0-1.11 D D IB-L0-1.1 A AIB-L0-1.2 C C IB-L0-1.3 B B IB-L0-1.4 B B IB-L0-1.5 B B IB-L0-1.6 C CIB-L0-1.7 B B IB-L0-1.8 C C IB-L0-1.9 C C IB-L0-1.10 C C IA-L0-2.1 C CIA-L0-2.2 B B IA-L0-2.3 C C IA-L0-2.4 B B IA-L0-2.5 C C IA-L0-2.6 C CIA-L0-2.7 C C IA-L0-2.8 B B IA-L0-2.9 A A IA-L0-2.10 D D IB-L0-2.1 C CIB-L0-2.2 C C IB-L0-2.3 A A IB-L0-2.4 A A IB-L0-2.5 B B IB-L0-2.6 B BIB-L0-2.7 B B IB-L0-2.8 B B IB-L0-2.9 A A IB-L0-2.10 A B IB-L0-2.11 A AIB-L0-2.12 A B IB-L0-2.13 A B IB-L0-2.14 A A IB-L0-2.15 A B IB-L0-2.16 AB IB-L0-2.17 A B IB-L0-2.18 A B IB-L0-2.19 A B IB-L0-2.20 A B IB-L0-2.21B B IB-L0-2.22 B B IB-L0-2.23 B A IB-L0-2.24 B B IB-L0-2.25 B BIB-L0-2.26 B B IB-L0-2.27 B B IB-L0-2.28 B B IB-L0-2.29 B B IB-L0-2.30 BB IB-L0-2.31 B B IB-L0-2.32 B B IB-L0-2.33 B B IB-L0-2.34 B B IB-L0-2.35B B IB-L0-2.36 B C IB-L0-2.37 C C IB-L0-2.38 C B IB-L0-2.39 C CIB-L0-2.40 C C IB-L0-2.41 C C IB-L0-2.42 C C IB-L0-2.43 C C IB-L0-2.44 CC IB-L0-2.45 C C IB-L0-2.46 C C IB-L0-2.47 D D IB-L0-2.48 D D IB-L0-2.49D D IB-L0-2.50 B B IB-L0-2.51 A B IB-L0-2.52 A B IB-L0-2.53 A BIB-L0-2.54 A B IB-L0-2.55 A B IB-L0-2.56 A B IB-L0-2.57 A B IB-L0-2.58 AB IB-L0-2.59 A B IB-L0-2.60 A B IB-L0-2.61 A B IB-L0-2.62 B B IB-L0-2.63B B IB-L0-2.64 B B IB-L0-2.65 B A IB-L0-2.66 B B IB-L0-2.67 B BIB-L0-2.68 B B IB-L0-2.69 B B IB-L0-2.70 B C IB-L0-2.71 C C IB-L0-2.72 CC IB-L0-2.73 C C IB-L0-2.74 C C IB-L0-2.75 C D IB-L0-2.76 C D IB-L0-2.77D D IB-L0-2.78 D D IB-L0-2.79 B B IA-L1-1.3 A A IA-L1-1.4 A A IA-L1-1.5A B IA-L1-1.6 A B IA-L1-1.9 A B IA-L1-1.10 B B IA-L1-1.11 B B IA-L1-1.12C C IA-L1-1.13 C C IA-L1-1.14 D D IA-L1-1.16 A A IA-L1-1.17 B BIA-L1-1.18 C C IA-L1-1.20 A B IA-L1-1.21 B B IA-L1-1.22 C C IA-L1-1.23 CC IA-L1-1.24 D D IA-L1-1.25 D D IA-L1-1.26 B B IA-L1-1.27 A B IB-L1-1.1A A IB-L1-1.2 B B IB-L1-1.4 A A IB-L1-1.5 A A IB-L1-1.6 A B IB-L1-1.7 AB IB-L1-1.8 A B IB-L1-1.9 A B IB-L1-1.10 A B IB-L1-1.11 A B IB-L1-1.12 AB IB-L1-1.13 A B IB-L1-1.14 A B IB-L1-1.15 A B IB-L1-1.16 A B IB-L1-1.17A B IB-L1-1.18 A B IB-L1-1.19 A B IB-L1-1.20 A B IB-L1-1.21 A BIB-L1-1.22 B B IB-L1-1.23 B B IB-L1-1.24 B B IB-L1-1.25 B B IB-L1-1.26 BB IB-L1-1.27 B B IB-L1-1.28 B B IB-L1-1.29 B B IB-L1-1.30 B B IB-L1-1.31B C IB-L1-1.32 C C IB-L1-1.33 C C IB-L1-1.34 D D IB-L1-1.45 A BIB-L1-1.46 B B IB-L1-1.47 B B IB-L1-1.48 B B IB-L1-1.49 B C IB-L1-1.50 BB IB-L1-1.51 B B IB-L1-1.52 C C IB-L1-1.53 D D IB-L1-1.55 D D IA-L2-1.1B A IA-L2-1.2 A A IA-L2-1.3 A A IA-L2-1.4 C C IA-L2-1.7 B B IA-L2-1.8 AA IA-L2-1.9 A A IA-L2-1.10 B B IA-L2-1.11 A B IA-L2-1.12 A A IA-L2-1.13A A IA-L2-1.14 A A IA-L2-1.15 B B IA-L2-1.16 A B IA-L2-1.17 B BIA-L2-1.18 A A IA-L2-1.19 C B IA-L2-1.20 A B IA-L2-1.21 A B IA-L2-1.22 BB IA-L2-1.23 C C IA-L2-1.24 A B IA-L2-1.25 A B IA-L2-1.26 B B IB-L2-1.1A B IB-L2-1.2 A B IB-L2-1.3 A B IB-L2-1.4 B B IB-L2-1.5 B B IB-L2-1.6 AB IB-L2-1.7 A B IB-L2-1.8 A B IB-L2-1.9 C B IB-L2-1.10 A B IB-L2-1.11 BB IB-L2-1.12 B B IB-L2-1.15 C C IA-L2-2.1 B B IB-L2-2.1 B B IA-L3-1.1 DD IA-L3-1.2 D B IA-L3-1.3 D C IA-L3-1.4 C B IA-L3-1.5 C B IA-L3-1.6 B AIA-L3-1.7 C B IA-L3-1.8 B B IA-L3-1.9 C B IA-L3-1.10 B B IA-L3-1.11 D CIA-L3-1.12 C B IA-L3-1.13 C A IA-L3-1.14 B A IA-L3-1.15 D C IA-L3-1.16 DB IA-L3-1.17 D ND IA-L3-1.18 D ND IA-L3-1.19 C B IA-L3-1.20 D BIA-L3-1.21 D C IA-L3-1.22 C B IA-L3-1.24 C C IA-L3-1.25 D D IA-L3-1.26 DD IA-L3-1.27 C C IA-L3-1.28 ND ND IA-L3-1.30 D C IA-L3-1.31 D DIA-L3-1.32 ND ND IA-L3-1.33 D C IA-L3-1.34 ND ND IA-L3-1.35 ND NDIA-L3-1.36 ND ND IA-L3-1.37 ND ND IA-L3-1.38 D C IA-L3-1.39 D CIA-L3-1.40 ND ND IA-L3-1.41 C D IA-L3-1.42 D D IA-L3-1.43 D D IA-L3-1.44ND ND IA-L3-1.45 ND ND IA-L3-1.46 ND ND IA-L3-1.47 D D IA-L3-1.48 D DIA-L3-1.49 D D IA-L3-1.50 D D IA-L3-1.51 B B IA-L3-1.52 C C IA-L3-1.53ND ND IA-L3-1.54 B C IA-L3-1.55 C C IA-L3-1.56 C C IA-L3-1.57 B CIA-L3-1.58 C C IA-L3-1.59 C B IA-L3-1.60 B B IA-L3-1.62 C C IA-L3-1.63 DD IA-L3-1.64 C D IA-L3-1.65 D D IA-L3-1.66 D D IA-L3-1.67 D D IA-L3-1.69C C IA-L3-1.70 D D IA-L3-1.71 C D IA-L3-1.72 D D IA-L3-1.73 D DIA-L3-1.74 D D IA-L3-1.76 D D IA-L3-1.77 D D IA-L3-1.78 D D IA-L3-1.79 DD IA-L3-1.80 D D IA-L3-1.81 ND ND IA-L3-1.82 ND ND IA-L3-1.83 B CIA-L3-1.84 C C IA-L3-1.85 C C IA-L3-1.86 ND ND IA-L3-1.87 D C IA-L3-1.88D D IA-L3-1.89 B B IA-L3-1.90 B B IA-L3-1.91 B B IA-L3-1.94 C CIA-L3-1.95 C B IA-L3-1.96 C D IA-L3-1.97 D D IA-L3-1.98 D C IA-L3-1.99 BC IA-L3-1.100 D C IA-L3-1.101 D D IA-L3-1.102 C C IA-L3-1.103 C DIA-L3-1.104 D C IA-L3-1.105 C B IA-L3-1.107 D D IA-L3-1.108 D DIA-L3-1.111 B C IA-L3-1.112 C C IA-L3-1.113 D D IA-L3-1.114 D DIA-L3-1.115 D D IA-L3-1.116 D D IA-L3-1.117 D D IA-L3-1.118 D DIA-L3-1.119 B A IA-L3-1.120 C C IA-L3-1.121 C C IA-L3-1.122 B BIA-L3-1.123 D D IB-L3-1.1 B B IB-L3-1.2 B A IB-L3-1.3 C D IB-L3-1.4 C BIA-L3-2.1 D C IA-L3-2.2 C C IA-L3-2.3 D D IA-L3-2.4 D D IA-L3-2.5 D CIA-L4-1.1 C C IA-L4-1.2 D D IA-L4-1.3 C C IA-L4-1.4 D D IA-L4-1.5 D DIA-L4-1.6 D D IA-L4-1.7 C D IA-L4-1.8 D C IA-L4-1.9 B B IA-L4-1.10 D DIA-L4-1.11 A B IA-L4-1.12 B B IB-L4-1.1 A B IA-L5-1-1.1 D D IA-L5-1-1.2D D IA-L5-1-1.3 D D IA-L5-1-1.4 D D IA-L5-1-1.5 D D IA-L5-1-1.6 D DIA-L5-1-1.7 D D IA-L5-1-1.8 D D IA-L5-1-1.10 D D IA-L5-1-1.11 D DIA-L5-1-1.12 D D IA-L5-1-1.13 D D IA-L5-1-1.14 D D IA-L5-1-2.1 D DIA-L5-1-2.2 D D IA-L5-2-1.1 B B IA-L5-2-1.2 B B IB-L5-2-1.1 A BIB-L5-2-1.2 B B IA-L6-1.1 B C IA-L8-1.1 C C IA-L9-1.1 D D IA-L9-1.2 D DIA-L9-1.3 D D IA-L9-1.4 B C IA-L11-1.1 B B IA-L12-1.1 B B

HCV Polymerase Replicon Assay

Two stable subgenomic replicon cell lines were used for compoundcharacterization in cell culture: one derived from genotype 1a-H77 andone derived from genotype 1b-Con1 (obtained from Apath, LLC, St. Louis,Mo.). All replicon constructs were bicistronic subgenomic repliconssimilar to those described by Bartenschlager and coworkers (Lohmann etal., Replication of Subgenomic Hepatitis C Virus RNAs in a Hepatoma CellLine, SCIENCE 285:110-3 (1999)). The genotype 1a replicon constructcontains NS3-NS5B coding region derived from the H77 strain of HCV(1a-H77) (Blight et al., Efficient Replication of Hepatitis C VirusGenotype 1a RNAs in Cell Culture, J. VIROL. 77:3181-90 (2003)). Thereplicon also has a firefly luciferase reporter and a neomycinphosphotransferase (Neo) selectable marker. These two coding regions,separated by the FMDV 2a protease, comprise the first cistron of thebicistronic replicon construct, with the second cistron containing theNS3-NS5B coding region with addition of adaptive mutations E1202G,K1691R, K2040R and S2204I. The 1b-Con1 replicon construct is identicalto the 1a-H77 replicon, except that the NS3-NS5B coding region wasderived from the 1b-Con1 strain, and the adaptive mutations are E1202G,T12801 and S2204I. Replicon cell lines were maintained in Dulbecco'smodified Eagles medium (DMEM) containing 10% (v/v) fetal bovine serum(FBS), 100 IU/ml penicillin, 100 mg/ml streptomycin (Invitrogen), and200 mg/ml G418 (Invitrogen).

The inhibitory effects of compounds on HCV replication were determinedby measuring activity of the luciferase reporter gene. Briefly,replicon-containing cells were seeded into 96 well plates at a densityof 5000 cells per well in 100 ul DMEM containing 5% FBS. 16-24 h later,the compounds were diluted in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to generate a200× stock in a series of eight half-log dilutions. The dilution serieswas then further diluted 100-fold in the medium containing 5% FBS.Medium with the inhibitor was added to the overnight cell culture platesalready containing 100 ul of DMEM with 5% FBS. In assays measuringinhibitory activity in the presence of human plasma, the medium from theovernight cell culture plates was replaced with DMEM containing 40%human plasma and 5% FBS. The cells were incubated for three days in thetissue culture incubators and were then lysed for RNA extraction. Forthe luciferase assay, 30 ul of Passive Lysis buffer (Promega) was addedto each well, and then the plates were incubated for 15 min with rockingto lyse the cells. Luciferin solution (50 to 100 ul, Promega) was addedto each well, and luciferase activity was measured with a Victor IIluminometer (Perkin-Elmer). The percent inhibition of HCV RNAreplication was calculated for each compound concentration and the EC₅₀value was calculated using nonlinear regression curve fitting to the4-parameter logistic equation and GraphPad Prism 4 software.

When tested by the above method, the compounds of this invention inhibitHCV polymerase 1A and/or 1B. The legend in the table below is asfollows: A—EC₅₀≦0.01 uM; B—0.1 uM≧EC₅₀>0.01 uM; C—1 uM≧EC₅₀>0.1 uM; andD—EC₅₀>1 uM; ND—not determined.

TABLE EC₅₀ compound 1a 1b compound 1a 1b IA-L0-1.1 C A IA-L0-1.2 C BIA-L0-1.3 C C IA-L0-1.4 C B IA-L0-1.5 D D IA-L0-1.6 C B IA-L0-1.7 D DIA-L0-1.8 D D IA-L0-1.9 D C IA-L0-1.10 ND ND IA-L0-1.11 ND ND IB-L0-1.1B B IB-L0-1.2 D D IB-L0-1.3 C B IB-L0-1.4 C B IB-L0-1.5 B B IB-L0-1.6 DC IB-L0-1.7 D C IB-L0-1.8 D D IB-L0-1.9 D D IB-L0-1.10 D D IA-L0-2.1 D DIA-L0-2.2 C B IA-L0-2.3 C C IA-L0-2.4 D C IA-L0-2.5 D D IA-L0-2.6 D DIA-L0-2.7 D C IA-L0-2.8 C B IA-L0-2.9 A A IA-L0-2.10 ND ND IB-L0-2.1 D CIB-L0-2.2 D D IB-L0-2.3 A A IB-L0-2.4 ND A IB-L0-2.5 B A IB-L0-2.6 C BIB-L0-2.7 C B IB-L0-2.8 ND B IB-L0-2.9 A A IB-L0-2.10 A A IB-L0-2.11 B AIB-L0-2.12 B A IB-L0-2.13 B A IB-L0-2.14 C B IB-L0-2.15 C B IB-L0-2.16 CA IB-L0-2.17 B A IB-L0-2.18 C B IB-L0-2.19 B B IB-L0-2.20 C B IB-L0-2.21C B IB-L0-2.22 C B IB-L0-2.23 C B IB-L0-2.24 B B IB-L0-2.25 C BIB-L0-2.26 D C IB-L0-2.27 C B IB-L0-2.28 D C IB-L0-2.29 C B IB-L0-2.30 CB IB-L0-2.31 C B IB-L0-2.32 C B IB-L0-2.33 C C IB-L0-2.34 D C IB-L0-2.35D C IB-L0-2.36 C B IB-L0-2.37 D C IB-L0-2.38 D D IB-L0-2.39 D CIB-L0-2.40 D C IB-L0-2.41 C C IB-L0-2.42 C C IB-L0-2.43 D C IB-L0-2.44 DD IB-L0-2.45 D C IB-L0-2.46 ND ND IB-L0-2.47 ND ND IB-L0-2.48 ND NDIB-L0-2.49 ND ND IB-L0-2.50 C C IB-L0-2.51 B A IB-L0-2.52 B A IB-L0-2.53B B IB-L0-2.54 B B IB-L0-2.55 B A IB-L0-2.56 C A IB-L0-2.57 C BIB-L0-2.58 B A IB-LO-2.59 C B IB-L0-2.60 C B IB-L0-2.61 C B IB-L0-2.62 CB IB-L0-2.63 C B IB-L0-2.64 C A IB-L0-2.65 C B IB-L0-2.66 C B IB-L0-2.67C B IB-L0-2.68 D C IB-L0-2.69 C B IB-L0-2.70 D C IB-L0-2.71 C BIB-L0-2.72 D C IB-L0-2.73 C C IB-L0-2.74 D C IB-L0-2.75 D D IB-L0-2.76ND ND IB-L0-2.77 ND ND IB-L0-2.78 ND ND IB-L0-2.79 C C IA-L1-1.3 B AIA-L1-1.4 A A IA-L1-1.5 B A IA-L1-1.6 B B IA-L1-1.9 B A IA-L1-1.10 B BIA-L1-1.11 A A IA-L1-1.12 C C IA-L1-1.13 D C IA-L1-1.14 D D IA-L1-1.16 BB IA-L1-1.17 B B IA-L1-1.18 C C IA-L1-1.20 B B IA-L1-1.21 A A IA-L1-1.22D C IA-L1-1.23 D D IA-L1-1.24 D D IA-L1-1.25 ND ND IA-L1-1.26 B BIA-L1-1.27 B A IB-L1-1.1 A A IB-L1-1.2 ND B IB-L1-1.4 B A IB-L1-1.5 B AIB-L1-1.6 A A IB-L1-1.7 A A IB-L1-1.8 B A IB-L1-1.9 B A IB-L1-1.10 A AIB-L1-1.11 B A IB-L1-1.12 B B IB-L1-1.13 B A IB-L1-1.14 B A IB-L1-1.15 AA IB-L1-1.16 C B IB-L1-1.17 B A IB-L1-1.18 B B IB-L1-1.19 B A IB-L1-1.20B A IB-L1-1.21 B A IB-L1-1.22 B A IB-L1-1.23 C A IB-L1-1.24 B AIB-L1-1.25 B A IB-L1-1.26 B A IB-L1-1.27 B A IB-L1-1.28 A A IB-L1-1.29 CC IB-L1-1.30 C B IB-L1-1.31 D D IB-L1-1.32 C B IB-L1-1.33 C B IB-L1-1.34B A IB-L1-1.45 B A IB-L1-1.46 C A IB-L1-1.47 C B IB-L1-1.48 C AIB-L1-1.49 D D IB-L1-1.50 C B IB-L1-1.51 D B IB-L1-1.52 D C IB-L1-1.53ND ND IB-L1-1.55 ND ND IA-L2-1.1 C B IA-L2-1.2 B B IA-L2-1.3 B AIA-L2-1.4 C C IA-L2-1.7 D C IA-L2-1.8 B A IA-L2-1.9 A A IA-L2-1.10 C BIA-L2-1.11 A A IA-L2-1.12 B A IA-L2-1.13 C B IA-L2-1.14 A A IA-L2-1.15 CC IA-L2-1.16 B A IA-L2-1.17 C B IA-L2-1.18 B A IA-L2-1.19 D D IA-L2-1.20B A IA-L2-1.21 B A IA-L2-1.22 C B IA-L2-1.23 D C IA-L2-1.24 C BIA-L2-1.25 C B IA-L2-1.26 B B IB-L2-1.1 A A IB-L2-1.2 ND A IB-L2-1.3 B AIB-L2-1.4 ND C IB-L2-1.5 C B IB-L2-1.6 B A IB-L2-1.7 ND A IB-L2-1.8 B AIB-L2-1.9 D ND IB-L2-1.10 ND B IB-L2-1.11 C B IB-L2-1.12 C B IB-L2-1.15D C IA-L2-2.1 C C IB-L2-2.1 C C IA-L3-1.1 ND ND IA-L3-1.2 D D IA-L3-1.3D D IA-L3-1.4 D D IA-L3-1.5 D D IA-L3-1.6 C B IA-L3-1.7 D D IA-L3-1.8 DC IA-L3-1.9 D D IA-L3-1.10 C C IA-L3-1.11 D D IA-L3-1.12 D D IA-L3-1.13D D IA-L3-1.14 ND C IA-L3-1.15 D D IA-L3-1.16 D D IA-L3-1.17 D DIA-L3-1.18 D C IA-L3-1.19 D D IA-L3-1.20 D D IA-L3-1.21 D D IA-L3-1.22 DD IA-L3-1.24 D D IA-L3-1.25 ND ND IA-L3-1.26 ND ND IA-L3-1.27 D DIA-L3-1.28 ND ND IA-L3-1.30 D D IA-L3-1.31 D D IA-L3-1.32 ND NDIA-L3-1.33 D D IA-L3-1.34 ND ND IA-L3-1.35 ND ND IA-L3-1.36 ND NDIA-L3-1.37 ND ND IA-L3-1.38 D D IA-L3-1.39 D D IA-L3-1.40 ND NDIA-L3-1.41 D C IA-L3-1.42 ND ND IA-L3-1.43 ND ND IA-L3-1.44 ND NDIA-L3-1.45 ND ND IA-L3-1.46 ND ND IA-L3-1.47 ND ND IA-L3-1.48 ND NDIA-L3-1.49 ND ND IA-L3-1.50 ND ND IA-L3-1.51 C B IA-L3-1.52 D CIA-L3-1.53 ND ND IA-L3-1.54 ND B IA-L3-1.55 D D IA-L3-1.56 ND CIA-L3-1.57 C C IA-L3-1.58 ND C IA-L3-1.59 D D IA-L3-1.60 C B IA-L3-1.62D C IA-L3-1.63 ND ND IA-L3-1.64 ND ND IA-L3-1.65 ND ND IA-L3-1.66 ND NDIA-L3-1.67 D C IA-L3-1.69 C B IA-L3-1.70 C B IA-L3-1.71 C B IA-L3-1.72ND ND IA-L3-1.73 ND ND IA-L3-1.74 ND ND IA-L3-1.76 ND ND IA-L3-1.77 NDND IA-L3-1.78 ND ND IA-L3-1.79 ND ND IA-L3-1.80 ND ND IA-L3-1.81 ND NDIA-L3-1.82 ND ND IA-L3-1.83 C C IA-L3-1.84 D D IA-L3-1.85 C C IA-L3-1.86ND ND IA-L3-1.87 ND D IA-L3-1.88 ND ND IA-L3-1.89 C B IA-L3-1.90 D CIA-L3-1.91 C C IA-L3-1.94 D C IA-L3-1.95 D D IA-L3-1.96 C D IA-L3-1.97 DD IA-L3-1.98 D C IA-L3-1.99 ND C IA-L3-1.100 ND D IA-L3-1.101 ND NDIA-L3-1.102 ND C IA-L3-1.103 D D IA-L3-1.104 D D IA-L3-1.105 D DIA-L3-1.107 D D IA-L3-1.108 ND ND IA-L3-1.111 ND C IA-L3-1.112 D CIA-L3-1.113 D D IA-L3-1.114 ND ND IA-L3-1.115 D D IA-L3-1.116 ND NDIA-L3-1.117 ND ND IA-L3-1.118 ND ND IA-L3-1.119 C B IA-L3-1.120 D DIA-L3-1.121 D C IA-L3-1.122 ND B IA-L3-1.123 C B IB-L3-1.1 C B IB-L3-1.2C B IB-L3-1.3 ND C IB-L3-1.4 D D IA-L3-2.1 D D IA-L3-2.2 D D IA-L3-2.3ND ND IA-L3-2.4 D D IA-L3-2.5 D D IA-L4-1.1 D D IA-L4-1.2 IA-L4-1.3 D DIA-L4-1.4 D D IA-L4-1.5 ND ND IA-L4-1.6 ND ND IA-L4-1.7 D D IA-L4-1.8 DC IA-L4-1.9 ND B IA-L4-1.10 ND ND IA-L4-1.11 C B IA-L4-1.12 C CIB-L4-1.1 C B IA-L5-1-1.1 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.2 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.3 ND NDIA-L5-1-1.4 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.5 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.6 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.7 ND NDIA-L5-1-1.8 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.10 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.11 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.12 NDND IA-L5-1-1.13 ND ND IA-L5-1-1.14 ND ND IA-L5-1-2.1 ND ND IA-L5-1-2.2ND ND IA-L5-2-1.1 C B IA-L5-2-1.2 C C IB-L5-2-1.1 B A IB-L5-2-1.2 C BIA-L6-1.1 C B IA-L8-1.1 C C IA-L9-1.1 ND ND IA-L9-1.2 ND ND IA-L9-1.3 NDND IA-L9-1.4 D C IA-L11-1.1 C B IA-L12-1.1 C B

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1. A compound or salt thereof, wherein: the compound corresponds instructure to formula I:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond; R¹ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and methyl; R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, halo, hydroxy, methyl, cyclopropyl, and cyclobutyl; R³ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, oxo, and methyl;R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, nitro, cyano, azido, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, amino,aminocarbonyl, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, carbocyclyl, andheterocyclyl, wherein: (a) the amino, aminocarbonyl, and aminosulfonyloptionally are substituted with: (1) one or two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, and alkylsulfonyl, or (2) two substituents that, together withthe amino nitrogen, form a single-ring heterocyclyl, and (b) the alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, and alkylsulfonyl,optionally are substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of halo, oxo, nitro, cyano, azido,hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl,wherein: the amino optionally is substituted with: (1) one or twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or(2) two substituents that, together with the amino nitrogen, form asingle-ring heterocyclyl, and (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyloptionally are substituted with up to three substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halo,oxo, nitro, cyano, azido, hydroxy, amino, alkyloxy, trimethylsilyl,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl, wherein: the amino optionally issubstituted with: (1) one or two substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,carbocyclylalkyl, and heterocyclylalkyl, or (2) two substituents that,together with the amino nitrogen, form a single-ring heterocyclyl; R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy,carbocyclylsulfonyloxy, haloalkylsulfonyloxy, and halo; as to L and R⁶:L is a bond, and R⁶ is fused 2-ring heterocyclyl, wherein each suchsubstituent optionally is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K), or L is selected from the groupconsisting of bond, C≡C, C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene,C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂, cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), N(R^(M))C(H)₂,C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O), and R⁶ is selected from the group consisting ofC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein each suchsubstituent optionally is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K); R^(L) and R^(M) are independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-alkyloxy, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, and halo, wherein: the C₁-C₆-alkyloptionally is substituted with one or more substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, hydroxy, nitro,oxo, amino, cyano, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy,carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl; R^(C) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and alkyl; R^(D) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and alkyl; each R^(E) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo, carboxy, cyano,amino, imino, azido, and aldehydro, wherein: the amino optionally issubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; each R^(F) isindependently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, andalkynyl, wherein: each such substituent optionally is substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, imino, nitro, azido, oxo,aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl,alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy,alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl,heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein: the amino, imino,aminosulfonyl, aminocarbonyl, carbocyclyl, and heterocyclyl optionallyare substituted with one or two substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl,alkenylsulfonyl, alkynylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylamino, hydroxy, andalkyloxy, wherein: the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylaminooptionally is substituted with a substituent selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; each R^(G) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl,wherein: each such substituent optionally is substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido,oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl,alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy,alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl,heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl, wherein: the amino,aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally are substituted with one ortwo substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, andalkynylsulfonyl; each R^(H) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylsulfonyloxy,alkenylsulfonyloxy, and alkynylsulfonyloxy, wherein: each suchsubstituent optionally is substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of carboxy, hydroxy,halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl,wherein: the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally aresubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylsulfonyl,alkenylsulfonyl, and alkynylsulfonyl; each R^(I) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of alkylcarbonyl, alkenylcarbonyl,alkynylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, carbocyclylcarbonyl,and heterocyclylcarbonyl, wherein: (a) the alkylcarbonyl,alkenylcarbonyl, and alkynylcarbonyl optionally are substituted with oneor more substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofcarboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl,alkyloxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl,alkylcarbonyloxy, alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy,alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, andaminocarbonyl, and (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally is substituted withone or two substituents independently selected from the group consistingof alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxyalkyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino, wherein: the carbocyclyl andheterocyclyl optionally are substituted with one or two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, andoxo; each R^(J) is independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino,alkenylcarbonylamino, alkynylcarbonylamino, alkyloxycarbonylamino,alkenyloxycarbonylamino, alkynyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino,alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, aminocarbonylamino,alkyloxycarbonylaminoimino, alkylsulfonylaminoimino,alkenylsulfonylaminoimino, and alkynylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein: (a)the amino portion of such substituents optionally is substituted with asubstituent independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkenylcarbonyl, alkynylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl,wherein: (1) the carbocyclyl portion of the carbocyclylalkyl and theheterocyclyl portion of the heterocyclylalkyl optionally are substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy,alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, azido, oxo, and amino, and(2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally issubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, (b) the alkyl, alkenyl,and alkynyl portion of such substituents optionally is substituted withone or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of carboxy, halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl,alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, andcyano, wherein: the amino optionally is substituted with one or twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, and alkynyloxy, wherein: thealkyl optionally is substituted with one or more hydroxy; (c) thecarbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of such substituents optionallyare substituted with one or more substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carboxy, hydroxy,alkyloxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, azido, and amino,wherein: the amino optionally is substituted with one or twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,alkenyl, and alkynyl; and each R^(K) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, andalkynylsulfonyl, wherein: (a) the alkylsulfonyl, alkenylsulfonyl, andalkynylsulfonyl optionally are substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of carboxy, hydroxy,halo, amino, nitro, azido, oxo, aminosulfonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl,alkenyloxycarbonyl, alkynyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkenylcarbonyloxy, alkynylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, alkenyloxy,alkynyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, cyano, and aminocarbonyl,wherein: the amino, aminosulfonyl, and aminocarbonyl optionally aresubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl; and (b) theaminosulfonyl optionally is substituted with one or two substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, andalkynyl.
 2. The compound or salt of claim 1, wherein: R¹ is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; R² is selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen and halo; R³ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and halo; R⁴ is selected from the groupconsisting of C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl, and 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl, wherein: (a) the C₁-C₄-alkyl optionally is substitutedwith up to three substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, oxo, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and trimethylsilyl, and (b)the C₃-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl optionally aresubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl, halo, and alkylsulfonylamino; R⁵ is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyloxy, and halo; asto L and R⁶: L is a bond, and R⁶ is fused 2-ring heterocyclyl, whereineach such substituent is substituted with one, two, three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K), or L is selected from the groupconsisting of bond, C≡C, C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene,C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂, cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), N(R^(M))C(H)₂,C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O), and R⁶ is selected from the group consisting ofC₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, wherein each suchsubstituent is substituted with one two, or three substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G),R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K); R^(C) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and methyl; R^(D) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and methyl; each R^(E) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of chloro, fluoro, nitro, hydroxy, oxo,carboxy, amino, imino, aldehydro, and alkylamino; each R^(E) is anindependently selected alkyl optionally substituted with a substituentselected from the group consisting of carboxy, halo, amino, imino, andaminosulfonyl, wherein: the amino, imino, and aminosulfonyl optionallyare substituted with one or two substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino;each R^(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl and aminocarbonyl, wherein: the aminocarbonyl optionallyis substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting ofalkyl, alkyloxyalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, and alkylsulfonylamino; each R^(J)is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylsulfonylamino, alkenylsulfonylamino, alkynylsulfonylamino, andalkylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein: (a) the amino portion of suchsubstituents optionally is substituted with a substituent independentlyselected from the group consisting of carbocyclylalkyl,heterocyclylalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein: (1) the carbocyclylportion of the carbocyclylalkyl and the heterocyclyl portion of theheterocyclylalkyl optionally are substituted with one or twosubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl,carboxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, halo, nitro, cyano, oxo, and amino, and (2)the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyl optionally is substitutedwith one or two substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl, (b) the alkyl, alkenyl, andalkynyl portion of such substituents optionally is substituted with oneor two substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofcarboxy, halo, oxo, amino, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy,alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, and cyano, wherein: the aminooptionally is substituted with one or two substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy, wherein: thealkyl optionally is substituted with one or more hydroxy; each R^(K) isindependently selected from the group consisting of aminosulfonyl andalkylsulfonyl, wherein: (a) the alkylsulfonyl optionally is substitutedwith one or two substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, amino, nitro, oxo, aminosulfonyl,alkyloxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,cyano, and aminocarbonyl; and (b) the aminosulfonyl optionally issubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected alkyl;R^(L) is hydrogen; and R^(M) is hydrogen.
 3. The compound or salt ofclaim 1, wherein:

is selected from the group consisting of single carbon-carbon bond anddouble carbon-carbon bond; R¹ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, methyl, and nitrogen-protecting group; R² is hydrogen; R³ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, carbocyclyl, andheterocyclyl R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,hydroxyl and alkyloxy; L is selected from the group consisting of abond, C≡C, C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C₁-C₂-alkylene, C(H)₂O,cyclopropyl-1,2-ene, C(H)₂N(R^(L)), C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O), and R⁶ isselected from the group consisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-memberedheterocyclyl, wherein each such substituent optionally is substitutedwith one or more substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of R^(E), R^(F), R^(G), R^(H), R^(I), R^(J), and R^(K);R^(L), and R^(M) are independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and C₁-C₆-alkyl; R^(C) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and alkyl; R^(D) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and alkyl; each R^(E) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of halo, nitro, hydroxy, oxo and amino; each R^(E) is alkyl,wherein: each such substituent optionally is substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofcarboxy, halo, amino, imino, aminosulfonyl, alkylsulfonyl andalkyloxycarbonyl, wherein: the amino, imino, aminosulfonyl optionallyare substituted with one or two substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of alkyl, alkylsulfonyl and alkylsulfonylamino,wherein: the amino portion of the alkylsulfonylamino optionally issubstituted with one or more alkyl; each R^(G) is carbocyclyl, wherein:each such substituent optionally is substituted with one or more nitro;each R^(H) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkyloxy and alkylsulfonyloxy, wherein: each such substituent optionallyis substituted with one or more substituents independently selected fromthe group consisting of carboxy, hydroxy, halo, cyano and aminocarbonyl;each R^(I) is independently selected from the group consisting ofalkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl and heterocyclylcarbonyl,wherein: (a) the alkylcarbonyl optionally is substituted with one ormore alkyloxycarbonyl, and (b) the aminocarbonyl optionally issubstituted with one or two substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of alkyl and alkylsulfonylamino; each R^(J) isindependently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylsulfonylamino, heterocyclylsulfonylamino, alkylcarbonylamino,alkyloxycarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino, aminocarbonylamino,alkylsulfonylaminoimino and alkenylsulfonylaminoimino, wherein: (a) theamino portion of such substituents optionally is substituted with one ormore substituents independently selected from the group consisting ofcarbocyclylalkyl, alkylcarbonyloxy, aminocarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkyloxycarbonyl, alkyloxyalkyloxycarbonyl,alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl, and alkylsulfonyl, wherein: (1) the carbocyclylportion of the carbocyclylalkyl optionally is substituted with one ormore alkyloxy, and (2) the amino portion of the aminocarbonylalkyloptionally is substituted with one or more alkyl, (b) the alkyl portionof such substituents optionally is substituted with one or moresubstituents independently selected from the group consisting ofcarboxy, halo, amino, alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxy, alkyloxy, carbocyclyland heterocyclyl, wherein: the amino optionally is substituted with oneor more alkyl, wherein: the alkyl optionally is substituted with one ormore hydroxy; (c) the carbocyclyl and heterocyclyl portions of suchsubstituents optionally are substituted with one or more substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkyloxy;and each R^(K) is independently selected from the group consisting ofaminosulfonyl and alkylsulfonyl.
 4. The compound or salt of claim 1,wherein: R¹ is hydrogen; R² is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and halo; R³ is hydrogen; R⁴ is tert-butyl; R⁵ is selected fromthe group consisting of hydroxy and methoxy; R^(C) is hydrogen; andR^(D) is hydrogen.
 5. The compound or salt of claim 1, wherein: L is abond; and R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of fused 2-ringheterocyclyl and fused 2-ring carbocyclyl, wherein each such substituentis substituted with one, two, or three substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of R^(E), R^(F), and R^(J).
 6. Thecompound or salt of claim 1, wherein: R⁶ is fused 2-ring heterocyclyl,wherein each such substituent is substituted with a substituent selectedfrom the group consisting of R^(F) and R^(J); R^(F) isalkylsulfonylaminoalkyl; and R^(J) is alkylsulfonylamino.
 7. Thecompound or salt of claim 1, wherein the substituted fused 2-ringheterocyclyl is selected from the group consisting of:

X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are independently selected from the group consisting of Nand C(H); X⁸ is selected from the group consisting of N(H), O, and S;one or more of X¹⁹, X²⁰, and X²¹ is N, and the remaining one(s) is/areC(H); one or more of X²², X²³, X²⁴, and X²⁵ is N, and the remainingone(s) is/are C(H); X⁴⁰, X⁴¹, and X⁴² are independently selected fromthe group consisting of N and C(H); one of X⁴³, X⁴⁴, and X⁴⁵ is selectedfrom the group consisting of N(H), O, and S, and the remaining two areC(H)₂; X⁵⁶, X⁵⁷, and X⁵⁸ are independently selected from the groupconsisting of N and C(H); one or more of X⁷³, X⁷⁴, X⁷⁵, and X⁷⁶ is N,and the remaining one(s) is/are C(H); and one of X⁷⁷ and X⁷⁸ is N(H),and the remaining one is C(H)₂.
 8. The compound or salt of claim 1,wherein: L is selected from the group consisting of a bond,C(O)N(R^(C)), N(R^(D))C(O), C(H)₂O, OC(H)₂, C(H)₂N(R^(L)),N(R^(M))C(H)₂, C(O)CH₂, and CH₂C(O); and R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of C₅-C₆-carbocyclyl and 5-6-membered heterocyclyl, whereineach such substituent is substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents independently selected from the group consisting of R^(E),R^(F), and R^(J).
 9. The compound or salt of claim 7, wherein: R⁶ isphenyl substituted with a substituent selected from the group consistingof R^(F) and R^(J); R^(F) is alkylsulfonylaminoalkyl; and R^(J) isalkylsulfonylamino.
 10. The compound or salt of claim 1, wherein thecompound is selected from the group of compounds consisting of1-(3-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-(4-nitrophenyl)oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinolin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-5-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-(methylsulfonyl)indolin-5-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinoxalin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;1-(3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)quinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-(benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2-chlorobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;1-(3-(2-aminobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)acetamide;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]isoxazol-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(3-methylbenzofuran-6-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(2-(propylamino)benzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)phenyl)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)isoindolin-5-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-2-chloro-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran-3-yl)methyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(1-oxoisoindolin-5-yl)phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-((6-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)methyl)-N-methylmethanesulfonamide;N-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzo[d]oxazol-6-yl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(6-nitrobenzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)-3-methyl-phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-ethylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3,5-difluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-fluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-fluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(2-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethyl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(E)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2,3-difluoro-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(5-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyridin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide2,2,2-trifluoroacetate;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′,4-dimethoxybiphenyl-3-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;(Z)-N′-(1-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-3-yl)ethylidene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)acetyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-(3-nitrophenyl)oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(5-(3-nitrophenyl)oxazol-2-yl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;N-(3-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-naphthalen-1-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2,6-difluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;methyl2-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-ethynyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate;5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-isopropyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-phenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(5-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyrazin-2-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-pyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(6-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(2-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)acetamide;N-(4-((5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-iodo-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-cyclopropyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-ylcarbamoyl)methanesulfonamide;N′-(3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenylcarbonyl)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzyloxy)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)fmethanesulfonamide;methyl2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)-5-(methylsulfonamido)benzoate;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-phenylbenzamide;1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-4-carboxylicacid methyl ester;4-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperazine-1-carboxylicacid tert-butyl ester;{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-phenylbenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)-3-sulfamoylthiophen-2-yl)benzamide;1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid ethyl ester;{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-pyrrolidin-3-yl}-carbamicacid tert-butyl ester;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-phenyl-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(thiazol-2-yl)benzamide;N-{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidin-3-ylmethyl}-methanesulfonamide;N-{1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-pyrrolidin-3-yl}-methanesulfonamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(quinolin-6-yl)benzamide;N-(1-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidemethyl)-3-sulfamoylthiophen-2-yl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-nitrobenzamide;4-amino-N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((cyclohexyl(methyl)amino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate;1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((cyclohexyl(ethyl)amino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione2,2,2-trifluoroacetate;1-[3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3-methyl-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione;compound with trifluoroacetic acid;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-(morpholinomethyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione2,2,2-trifluoroacetate;1-[3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-((R)-3-hydroxy-piperidin-1-ylmethyl)-phenyl]-dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione;compound with trifluoroacetic acid;1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid amide, trifluoroacetic acid salt;1-[3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-hydroxy-benzyl]-piperidine-3-carboxylicacid diethylamide, trifluoroacetic acid salt;1-(3-tert-butyl-5-((2,6-dimethylmorpholino)methyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-morpholinoethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(5-(methylsulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)benzamide;N-(4-(2-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-morpholinoethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(5-(N-(methylsulfonyl)methylsulfonamido)pyridin-2-yl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(2-hydroxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide;N-(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(6-(methylsulfonamido)pyridin-3-yl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)-3-nitrophenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methyl-4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzylamino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-(6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-methoxyethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(cyanomethoxy)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamide)phenyl)benzamide;N-(4-(2-amino-2-oxoethoxy)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(cyanomethoxy)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide;4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)phenylmethanesulfonate; tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)thiophen-3-yl)methyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate; tert-butyl(5-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)thiophen-3-yl)methyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide;4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenylmethanesulfonate;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzylamino)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(3-(methylsulfonamidomethyl)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;methyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenylcarbamate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide;N-(4-acetamidophenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-((N-methylmethylsulfonamido)methyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-((N-methylmethylsulfonamido)methyl)thiophen-2-yl)benzamide;2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl-amino)-2-oxoethylacetate;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)benzamide;N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-5-(3-methyl-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-methylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(N-methylsulfamoylmethyl)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-methylsulfamoyl methyl)phenyl)benzamide;N-[4-(acetyl-methanesulfonyl-amino)-phenyl]-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(2,2-dioxo-1,3-dihydrobenzo[c]thiophen-5-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(2,2-dioxo-1,3-dihydrobenzo[c]thiophen-5-yl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)-acetic acid;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)butyramido)phenyl)benzamide;2-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamido)phenyl)-acetic acid;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-sulfamoylphenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-sulfamoylphenyl)benzamide;ethyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)-phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-((1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)propionamido)phenyl)benzamide;isobutyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-methoxy-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-((1r,4r)-4-(methylsulfonamido)cyclohexyl)benzamide;ethyl3-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)-3-oxopropanoate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)-4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(methylsulfonyl)isobutyramido)phenyl)benzamide;methyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(phenylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(phenylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-ethylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-oxoindolin-5-yl)benzamide;(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylpivalate;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(3-(butyryloxymethyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate;N-(4-(N-allylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(N-(cyclopropylmethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)benzamide; tert-butyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)-phenylcarbamate;N-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-4-(methylsulfonamido)benzamide;N-(4-aminophenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;(3-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(4-(N-(pivaloyloxymethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenylcarbamoyl)phenyl)-2,6-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)methylpivalate;(N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl)methylsulfonamido)methylbutyrate;N-(4-acetylphenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(2-methylpropyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(phenylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;5-(3-allyl-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-allylmethylsulfonamido)phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzamide;5-(3-((1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2-methylpropylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(phenylmethyl-sulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;2-methoxyethyl4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamido)phenyl(methylsulfonyl)carbamate;1-(3-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-5-(phenylethynyl)phenyl)dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-(N-(4-methoxy-benzyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(3-(2-(ethylamino)-2-oxoethyl)-2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(4-(N-(2-(ethylamino)-2-oxoethyl)methylsulfonamido)phenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-phenyl)methanesulfonamide;3-tert-butyl-N-[4-(3,5-dimethyl-isoxazole-4-sulfonylamino)-phenyl]-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(2,5-dimethoxyphenylsulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-(3,5-dimethylisoxazole-4-sulfonamido)phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydro-pyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-hydroxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(2-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(4-chloro-phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-trifluoromethoxy-phenyl)-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-N-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-N-(2-ethylphenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(3-hydroxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-N-(2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;N-(5-acetylamino-2-methoxy-phenyl)-3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;3-tert-butyl-N-(3-carbamoyl-phenyl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-2-methoxy-benzamide;N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;(E)-N′-((3′-tert-butyl-5′-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2′-methoxybiphenyl-4-yl)methylene)methanesulfonohydrazide;N-(3-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-(2-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)phenyl)ethynyl)phenyl)-methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-2-fluorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-ethyl-2-methoxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-N-(4-(methylsulfonamido)phenyl)benzamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-methoxyphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(4-((3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxyphenyl)ethynyl)-3-chlorophenyl)methanesulfonamide;and3-tert-butyl-N-[4-(methanesulfonyl-methyl-amino)-phenyl]-2-methoxy-5-(3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-tetrahydro-pyrimidin-1-yl)-benzamide.11. A composition comprising (a) one or more compounds and/or salts ofclaim 1; (b) one or more excipients; and, optionally, (c) one or moreadditional therapeutic agents.
 12. A method of treating hepatitis C in amammal in need of such treatment comprising administering to said mammalone or more compounds of claim 1 or salts thereof, and, optionally, oneor more additional therapeutic agents.